noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb, intransitive verb
evacuation; dispersal of civilians
Primarily refers to the organized relocation of civilians from cities to rural areas, especially during wartime (e.g., WWII). Can be used as a noun or with する.
戦時中、多くの子供たちが田舎に疎開した。
During the war, many children were evacuated to the countryside.
The government urged residents to evacuate.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb, intransitive verb
dispersal of troops; deployment
Military term for spreading out forces to avoid concentration. Less common in everyday speech; mainly appears in historical or strategic contexts.
部隊は敵の攻撃を避けるために疎開した。
The troops dispersed to avoid enemy attacks.