Japanese word

逃亡

Pronunciation

Romajitōbō

Meaning

  • nounescape

Example

犯人の逃亡がニュースになりました。han nin no tō bō ga nyū su ni na ri ma shi ta

The criminal's escape made the news.

Illustration for 逃亡 (escape)

More examples

警察は容疑者の逃亡を防ぐため、駅を見張っていました。kei satsu wa yō gi sha no tō bō o fuse gu ta me eki o mi ha tte i ma shi ta

The police were watching the station to prevent the suspect's escape.

Core concept

Describes leaving a place or situation by fleeing, often to avoid capture, control, or pursuit.

Common phrases

  • 逃亡を防ぐtō bō o fuse gu

    prevent an escape

  • 逃亡を図るtō bō o haka ru

    attempt to escape

  • 逃亡中tō bō chū

    on the run

Similar words

逃走tōsō: Fleeing from a place or situation in order to avoid being caught or controlled.
脱走dassō: Fleeing from a place of confinement, such as a prison or detention center.

Definition in Japanese

追跡や拘束を避けるために、いる場所から逃げ去ること。tsui seki ya kō soku o sa ke ru ta me ni i ru ba sho ka ra ni ge sa ru ko to

Word origin

Combines 逃 (tō, "flee") and 亡 (bō, "be lost"), forming 逃亡 (tōbō) for escape by fleeing.

Usage tips

  • In Japanese news, 逃亡 (tōbō) often describes a suspect or prisoner fleeing, and it has a more formal tone than everyday expressions for getting away.

Related words

  • 逃亡者tōbōshafugitivenoun

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