“Refuge” in Japanese
Short answer
Refuge in Japanese is “逃げ場” (nigeba). Full meaning: (place of) refuge, escape, exit, way out, shelter, hiding place.
Other ways to say “Refuge” in Japanese
逃げ場所
nigebasho (place of) refuge, escape, exit, way out, shelter, hiding place
駆け込み寺
kakekomidera (women's) refuge
隠れ家
kakurega hiding place, hideout, refuge; retreat, hideaway
避難場
hinanba evacuation center (typically indoors, e.g. schools, gyms, community centers), refuge
隠れ場所
kakurebasho hiding place, refuge
ネスト
nesuto nest, hive, rookery; hideout, refuge, retreat; nesting (software, data structures)
隠処
kakurega hiding place, hideout, refuge; retreat, hideaway
かくれ家
kakurega hiding place, hideout, refuge; retreat, hideaway
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