Japanese Word · Advanced
避難
evacuation
Pronunciation: hinan
Meaning
Moving away from a dangerous place to reach safety.
Example
住民は高い場所へ避難しました。
Residents evacuated to higher ground.
Practice tips
- Practice 避難 out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for advanced-level learners.