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Red Cross
The international humanitarian organization, or its national branches. In Japan, the Japanese Red Cross Society (日本赤十字社) is a major organization involved in disaster relief, blood donation services, and hospital management.
赤十字に寄付する。
To donate to the Red Cross.
赤十字病院で治療を受けた。
I received treatment at a Red Cross hospital.
日本赤十字社は被災地に医療チームを派遣した。
The Japanese Red Cross Society dispatched a medical team to the disaster area.
USAGE:
In Japan, the Japanese Red Cross Society (日本赤十字社, often abbreviated 日赤) runs hospitals, manages the national blood supply, and provides disaster relief.
COMMON COMPOUNDS:
- 赤十字病院 (Red Cross hospital)
- 日本赤十字社 (Japanese Red Cross Society)
- 国際赤十字 (International Red Cross)
- 赤十字社 (Red Cross Society)