Translation guide
The English phrase 'bail out' has several distinct meanings. This guide covers the most common uses: helping someone financially, leaving a difficult situation, and jumping from an aircraft. Each meaning requires different Japanese expressions.
To provide financial assistance to a person, company, or country in crisis.
The standard term for financial bailouts, especially for companies or governments. It implies a formal rescue package.
The government bailed out the banks.
Literally 'to provide financial aid'. A more general term that can be used for various types of financial support.
International organizations bailed out the country.
A general verb meaning 'to help' or 'to rescue'. Can be used in informal contexts for bailing out a friend financially.
My friend bailed me out by lending me money.
To abruptly leave or escape from an unpleasant or difficult situation.
Means 'to run away' or 'to flee'. Often used when someone leaves a situation out of fear or frustration.
He bailed out of his responsibilities.
Literally 'to pull one's hand back'. Means to withdraw from a project or commitment. More formal than 逃げ出す.
Loanword from English 'drop out'. Used for quitting school, a group, or a competition.
He bailed out of college.
To use an ejection seat to escape from an aircraft in an emergency.
To scoop water out of a boat to prevent sinking.
Do not directly translate 'bail out' as a single Japanese word. The meaning changes drastically depending on context. Always choose the expression that matches the intended meaning.
He bailed out the company. (financial)
He bailed out of the meeting. (left abruptly)
彼はその計画から手を引いた。
He bailed out of the project.
In an emergency, the pilot bailed out using the ejection seat.