Japanese

ひがいしゃ
Meaning: victim; injured party
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

警察は事故の被害者に話を聞いている。
The police are listening to the victims of the accident.
犯人は被害者を暗い倉庫の中に閉じ込めた。
The criminal locked the victim inside a dark warehouse.
犯人は被害者を殺害した疑いで逮捕された。
The culprit was arrested on suspicion of murdering the victim.
彼は被害者に対して明確な殺意を抱いていた。
He harbored a clear intent to kill the victim.
犯人は執拗に被害者を追い回した。
The culprit persistently chased the victim around.

Usage Notes

Used for victims of crimes, accidents, or disasters. Antonym: 加害者 (perpetrator).

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