Japanese

ひなんじょ
Meaning: evacuation center; shelter
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

避
難
所

Example sentences

After the massive earthquake, residents gathered at a nearby elementary school shelter.
避難所では、食料と水の確保が最優先だ。
At the shelter, securing food and water is the top priority.
避難所に簡易ベッドが設置された。
Temporary beds were set up at the shelter.
震災の後、多くの人々が避難所での生活を余儀なくされた。
After the earthquake disaster, many people were forced to live in evacuation centers.
ボランティアたちは、避難所の隣にある一時収容所を訪れた。
The volunteers visited a temporary detention center located next to the evacuation center.
避難所の状況については、ラジオで逐次報告された。
The situation at the shelter was reported successively over the radio.

Usage Notes

Refers to a place designated for people to stay temporarily during or after a disaster.

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