“Evacuation” in Japanese
Short answer
Evacuation in Japanese is “疎開” (sokai). Full meaning: evacuation (to the country); spreading out (troops), deployment, dispersal.
Other ways to say “Evacuation” in Japanese
撤退
tettai evacuation, withdrawal, revocation, repeal, retreat
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.)
退避
taihi taking refuge, evacuation; backup (of data)
排出
haishutsu discharge, evacuation, emission (e.g. of CO2), ejection, excretion
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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