Meaning

Primary

Escape

Alternative

Flight

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

If you escape death you have, well, an escape.

Reading

とうぼう
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

私の弟は優し過ぎて犯罪者達の逃亡を助けてしまい、そのせいで逮捕されてしまいました。

My little brother is so generous that he aided in the criminals’ escape and was arrested for it.

Kanji Composition