Meaning and Usage
The word "逃亡" (とうぼう) primarily means "escape" or "fleeing," often used in contexts involving running away from danger, law enforcement, or difficult situations. It is a noun and often appears in formal or serious contexts such as news reports or legal discussions.
Common Contexts
"逃亡" is frequently used to describe someone escaping from the police or authorities (逃亡犯, fugitive), or fleeing from war or disaster (逃亡者, refugee). It implies a sense of urgency and often danger.
Collocations and Patterns
- 逃亡犯 (とうぼうはん): fugitive, a person who has escaped from custody or the law.
- 逃亡生活 (とうぼうせいかつ): life on the run, living while escaping.
- 逃亡を続ける: to continue escaping or fleeing.
Register and Nuance
This word is formal and used in written and spoken Japanese when discussing serious matters. It is not casual and is rarely used in everyday conversation unless discussing crime or emergencies.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse 逃亡 with simple "run away" verbs like 逃げる (にげる). While 逃げる is a verb meaning "to run away," 逃亡 is a noun and often used in compound forms or with verbs like 続ける (to continue). Remember to use 逃亡 in contexts emphasizing the act or state of escaping, especially in formal or legal contexts.