NichiDict

避難

N1
ひなん
[hinan]
Illustration for 避難

Meanings

1.NounNoun・suruIntransitive

taking refuge; finding shelter; evacuation; escape; seeking safe haven

Examples

地震が発生した時、近くの学校に避難しました。

During the earthquake, we evacuated to the school.

台風が来るので避難所に行きます。

A typhoon is coming, so we're going to the evacuation shelter.

雨がひどくて、駅で避難しています。

The rain is terrible, so we're taking shelter at the station.