Hinan (ひ難)
Definition
Hinan refers to a disaster or calamity, which can include natural disasters like earthquakes and floods, as well as human-made emergencies such as fires or accidents.
Analogy
Imagine you're in a theater watching a movie when suddenly the fire alarm goes off. Everyone starts rushing towards the exits in panic. That's what a disaster feels like!
Related terms
Bosai (防災): Bosai means "disaster prevention" and includes measures taken to minimize the impact of disasters, such as building earthquake-resistant structures.
Kinkyū (緊急): Kinkyū means "emergency" and refers to urgent situations that require immediate action or assistance.
Shūdan hinan (集団避難): Shūdan hinan is collective evacuation, where groups of people are relocated to designated safe areas during emergencies.
"Hinan (ひ難)" appears in:
Are you a college student?
Study guides for the entire semester
200k practice questions
Glossary of 50k key terms - memorize important vocab
Resources
© 2024 Fiveable Inc. All rights reserved.
AP® and SAT® are trademarks registered by the College Board, which is not affiliated with, and does not endorse this website.