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).
The Japanese economy was invigorated by the special procurement demand from the Korean War.
Post-disaster reconstruction demand is expected.
The special demand caused by the Korean War greatly boosted Japan's economy.
special procurement boom; war-induced economic boom
Compound of 特 (special) and 需 (demand/need), a straightforward Sino-Japanese term.
Special demand arose in the construction industry due to disaster recovery work.