“Evacuation” in Japanese
Short answer
Evacuation in Japanese is “撤退” (tettai). Full meaning: evacuation, withdrawal, revocation, repeal, retreat.
Other ways to say “Evacuation” in Japanese
疎開
sokai evacuation (to the country); spreading out (troops), deployment, dispersal
下し
kudashi evacuation, purgation
明け渡し
akewatashi evacuation, surrender
通じ
tsuuji (bowel) movement, evacuation, defecation; understanding (of another's thoughts, feelings, etc.)
排出
haishutsu discharge, evacuation, emission (e.g. of CO2), ejection, excretion
退避
taihi taking refuge, evacuation; backup (of data)
エバキュエーション
ebakyueeshon evacuation
避難
hinan taking refuge, finding shelter, evacuation, escape, seeking safe haven
瀉下
shage catharsis, purgation, evacuation, purging the bowels, diarrhea; pouring out (water, etc.)
明渡
akewatashi evacuation, surrender
退去
taikyo departure, leaving, going away, evacuation; recession
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