避難 (Hinan) is a Japanese noun meaning “taking refuge, finding shelter, evacuation, escape”.
Meanings
- noun, suru verb, intransitive verbtaking refuge; finding shelter; evacuation; escape; seeking safe haven
Examples
大木の陰に避難した。
We took refuge behind a big tree.
兵士は穴の中に避難した。
The soldier took shelter in the foxhole.
我々は雷雨から避難した。
We took cover from the thunder shower.
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