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救済

きゅうさい

N1relief · redress

Examples

生活に困る人を救済する制度が設けられた。

被害を受けた住民は早急な救済を求めた。

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Study notes

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

  • Structure: 救済 is read as きゅうさい and is a noun and する verb for relief or redress provided to people facing hardship or harm.
  • Basic usage: Assisting people in difficulty appears in 困る人を救済する, while affected residents seeking prompt relief appears in 早急な救済を求める.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

  • A context of organized support
    • It includes systems and assistance intended to ease hardship or harm, not only an immediate physical rescue.
  • Difference from 救助
    • Unlike the direct act of rescuing someone from danger, this term focuses on relief measures and support for hardship or damage.

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