Japanese

ひさいしゃ
Meaning: disaster victim; sufferer
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

被
災
者

Example sentences

A fundraising campaign was held to support the earthquake victims.
被災者の苦しい心情を察すると、胸が痛む。
When I consider the painful feelings of the disaster victims, my heart aches.
支援物資が被災者全員に行き渡った。
Relief supplies reached all the disaster victims.
災害の被災者を支援するために、街頭で募金を呼びかけた。
I called for donations on the street to support disaster victims.
駅前で地震の被災者を支援するための募金活動が行われている。
Fundraising activities are being held in front of the station to support the earthquake victims.
政府は被災者の救恤に力を入れた
The government put effort into the relief of the disaster victims.

Usage Notes

Refers to people who have suffered from a disaster, especially natural ones like earthquakes or floods.

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