VocabJLPT N1
relief
NounSuru VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. relief
  2. 2. aid
  3. 3. (religious) salvation
  4. 4. Salvation
This noun and verb (する) means to rescue, relieve, or save someone from suffering, hardship, or crisis. It is used in humanitarian, religious, and social welfare contexts, carrying a sense of offering help to those in serious need.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

The new medication could be a relief for patients.

Sentence 2

Even small contributions add up — the circle of support keeps growing.

Sentence 3

Do you really think that kind of sarcasm counts as help?

Sentence 4

Management declared, "Saving jobs is our top priority."

Sentence 5

By the way, how long does the relief measure last this time?