Japanese

きゅうえん
Meaning: relief; rescue; aid; assistance
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

救
援

Example sentences

To save the isolated village, the government reached out a hand of rescue.
救援部隊が被災地へ派遣された。
A relief unit was dispatched to the disaster area.
震災後、被災地に救援物資が次々と届けられた。
After the earthquake, relief supplies were delivered to the affected areas one after another.
遭難者は無線で救援を乞うた
The victim asked for rescue via radio.
地震によって激甚な被害を受けた地域に、救援物資が届けられた。
Relief supplies were delivered to the areas that suffered severe damage due to the earthquake.

Usage Notes

Refers to helping those in a difficult or dangerous situation, such as after a disaster.

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