Japanese word

救援

Pronunciation

Romajikyūen

Meaning

  • nounrelief

Example

被災地に救援が届きました。hi sai chi ni kyū en ga todo ki ma shi ta

Relief reached the disaster area.

Illustration for 救援 (relief)

More examples

救援の遅れで、地域の復旧が長引きました。kyū en no oku re de chi iki no fuk kyū ga naga bi ki ma shi ta

The delay in relief efforts prolonged the area's recovery.

Core concept

Centers on organized help sent to people in danger or need, especially after a disaster.

Common phrases

  • 救援を求めるkyū en o moto me ru

    call for relief

  • 救援活動kyū en katsu dō

    relief efforts

  • 救援物資kyū en bus shi

    relief supplies

Similar words

支援shien: Support that helps people, groups, or activities continue or recover.
援助enjo: Help provided to those suffering hardship or lacking needed resources.
救助kyūjo: The act of saving people from a dangerous situation.

Definition in Japanese

災害や事故などで困っている人を助けるために、必要な物資や人手を送ること。sai gai ya ji ko na do de koma tte i ru hito o tasu ke ru ta me ni hitsu yō na bus shi ya hito de o oku ru ko to

Word origin

The Sino-Japanese noun 救援 (kyūen) combines 救 (kyū, "save") and 援 (en, "support"), expressing support that saves people in need.

Usage tips

  • In English disaster coverage, relief usually means ongoing aid such as food and medical supplies, while rescue means bringing people out of immediate danger.

Other meanings

  • rescuenoun

Related words

  • 救援するkyūensuruprovide reliefverb

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