Kanji 壕 trench, dugout, air raid shelter Related words 防ぼう 空くう 壕ごう 防空壕 specifically refers to an air-raid shelter, while 待避壕 is a broader term that can include any shelter or dugout for taking refuge from attacks.
シェルター シェルター is a more general loanword for 'shelter', used in both civilian and military contexts, whereas 待避壕 is a Sino-Japanese compound with a stronger wartime nuance.
Etymology Compound of 待避 (たいひ , 'taking refuge') and 壕 (ごう , 'trench' or 'dugout'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the word likely emerged in military contexts during the early 20th century.
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