noun
special demand; emergency procurement
Refers to a sudden surge in demand, often due to war, disaster, or government policy. Frequently used in economic and historical discussions, especially regarding the Korean War boom (朝鮮特需).
朝鮮戦争による特需で日本経済は活気づいた。
The Japanese economy was invigorated by the special procurement demand from the Korean War.
災害後の復興特需が見込まれている。
Post-disaster reconstruction demand is expected.