Japanese

しつぎょうしゃ
Meaning: unemployed person
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

失
業
者

Example sentences

The number of unemployed people is increasing due to the economic downturn.
景気が悪くなって、失業者が増えている。
The economy is getting worse, and the number of unemployed people is increasing.
不景気の影響で、失業者の数が膨れ上がった。
Due to the recession, the number of unemployed people ballooned.

Usage Notes

Refers to a person who has lost their job or does not have a steady job.

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