Describes actions, treatment, or policies that respect human dignity and avoid cruelty. Often used in contexts like 人道的な扱い (humane treatment) or 人道的支援 (humanitarian aid).
Prisoners of war must be treated humanely.
政府は被災地に人道的支援を行った。
The government provided humanitarian aid to the disaster area.
Prisoners of war should be treated humanely.
The UN provided humanitarian aid to the disaster area.
The government accepted the refugees on humanitarian grounds.