This is the 10049th most frequent Japanese word.
送還
"送還" means "deportation" or "repatriation."
In this sentence, '送還' is used to mean deportation or the act of sending someone back to their country of origin, typically used in legal immigration contexts.
彼は不法滞在していたため、国外送還された。
Because he was an illegal immigrant, he was deported from the country.
Here, '送還' refers to the formal return or repatriation of individuals, such as criminals, from one country to another, reflecting the procedural and legal aspects.
政府は国際条約に基づいて犯罪者を母国へ送還した。
The government repatriated the criminal to their home country based on international treaties.
In this example, '送還' conveys the idea of returning individuals, specifically prisoners of war, to their home country as part of post-conflict arrangements.