English–Japanese
“refuge” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajihinan
Example
大雨のため、近くの学校へ避難しました。ō ame no ta me chika ku no gak kō e hi nan shi ma shi ta
We took refuge at a nearby school because of heavy rain.
How to say “refuge” in Japanese
“Refuge” in Japanese is 避難 (hinan).
Describes the act of leaving danger for safety, from fleeing alone to evacuating with other people.
Example sentences with 避難
大雨が続くときは、川の近くから早めに避難してください。ō ame ga tsuzu ku to ki wa kawa no chika ku ka ra haya me ni hi nan shi te ku da sa i
When heavy rain continues, please evacuate early from areas near the river.
Tips for using 避難
- In weather reports, 避難 (hinan) frequently appears in 避難所 (hinanjo), the designated place where people stay temporarily after leaving danger.