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.
The special demand caused by the Korean War greatly boosted Japan's economy.
災害後の復興特需が見込まれている。
Post-disaster reconstruction demand is expected.
Special demand arose in the construction industry due to disaster recovery work.
special procurement boom; war-induced economic boom
Compound of 特 (special) and 需 (demand/need), a straightforward Sino-Japanese term.