援軍
Meanings
1
reinforcements; relief troops; support forces
Refers to additional military forces sent to assist, or metaphorically to any extra help or support.
The enemy attack was fierce, so we requested reinforcements.
His arrival was a great support for us.
Usage patterns
- 〈場所〉に援軍を送るto send reinforcements to a place
Headquarters sent reinforcements to the front line.
- 援軍が来るfor reinforcements to arrive
Reinforcements finally arrived and the tide of battle turned.
- 援軍を求めるto request reinforcements
The struggling unit called on headquarters for reinforcements.
- 援軍に駆けつけるto rush in as reinforcements
Our allies rushed in as reinforcements.