No. 1,619 in Japanese
有事
"有事" means "a time of emergency or crisis."
In a sentence
有事の際には、速やかに対応することが重要です。
In times of emergencies, it is important to respond promptly.
In this sentence, 『有事』 refers to an emergency or critical situation. It is used to indicate important scenarios requiring immediate attention.
この契約には有事に関する具体的な条項が含まれています。
This contract includes specific clauses regarding emergencies.
Here, 『有事』 is used in a formal context, denoting situations related to emergencies or critical events covered by legal documents.
彼は有事のリーダーとして適任だと言われています。
He is said to be a suitable leader in case of emergencies.
In this sentence, 『有事』 describes scenarios or conditions requiring leadership during urgent or extraordinary situations.
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