“Relief” in Japanese
Short answer
Relief in Japanese is “浮き彫り” (ukibori). Full meaning: relief, embossed carving; bringing to the fore, throwing something into relief.
Other ways to say “Relief” in Japanese
救恤
kyuujutsu relief, aid, assistance, rescue
安堵
ando relief, reassurance; recognition of right to land ownership (by the shogunate, a feudal lord, etc.)
救助
kyuujo relief, aid, rescue
救済
kyuusai relief, aid, help, rescue; (religious) salvation, (Christian) grace; salvation (from suffering based on Buddha's teachings)
救援
kyuuen relief, rescue
陽刻
youkoku relief (carving)
救護
kyuugo relief, aid
緩和
kanwa relief, mitigation, alleviation, relaxation (of restrictions, tensions, etc.), easing, softening
安心
anshin peace of mind, relief, (sense of) security, safety, assurance, confidence; obtaining peace of mind through faith or ascetic practice
リリーフ
ririifu relief (e.g. pitcher); relief (e.g. bas relief)
休心
kyuushin peace of mind, relief
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