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[ひ(避)·なん(難)·じょ(所)]
hinanjo
noun

Root Words:

[ひ(避)·なん(難) + しょ(所)]
hinan + sho

English Meaning(s) for 避難所

noun
  1. shelter; safe shelter; evacuation shelter; place of refuge
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Definition and Synonyms for 避難所

Sanctuary a shelter from danger or hardship
Synonyms: アジール, アサイラム, サンクチュアリ, 収容所, 収容施設, 聖域, 逃げ場, 避難所, 隠れ場, 隠れ場所, 隠れ家, 駆け込み寺
Shelter a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
Synonyms: シェルター, 避難所

Meanings for each kanji in 避難所

» evade; avoid; avert; ward off; shirk; shun
» difficult; impossible; trouble; accident; defect
» place

Categories 避難所 is a member of

Shelter a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
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Structure a thing constructed
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Sample Sentences for 避難所

The refugees took shelter in a refugee camp from the Red-Cross.
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