逃げ場
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Meanings
1
refuge; escape; way out; shelter; hiding place
A place or means to escape from danger, trouble, or an uncomfortable situation. Often used in phrases like 逃げ場がない (there is no escape/refuge).
In a fire, it's important to secure an escape route.
There was no escape from his persistent questioning.
Usage patterns
- 逃げ場がないthere is nowhere to escape to
There's no way out of this situation.
- 逃げ場を失うto lose one's means of escape
Having lost any way out, he finally told the truth.
- 逃げ場を求めるto seek refuge or a way out
People sought refuge from the flood by heading to higher ground.