N3
まずしい (mazushii)
貧しい
poor, needy
💡 Nuance & Usage:
An i-adjective referring to a lack of money or material possessions. It can also describe a lack of resources, content, or quality (e.g., 貧しい知識 - poor knowledge).
📝 Example Sentences
貧しい国の子どもたちを支援したいです。
I want to support children in poor countries.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "貧しい"!
彼は子どもの頃、とても_______家庭で育った。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: お金や物が少なく、生活が苦しい状態の家庭を「貧しい家庭」と言います。
English: A household with little money or possessions and a difficult life is called a 'mazushii katei' (poor household).
English: A household with little money or possessions and a difficult life is called a 'mazushii katei' (poor household).
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