N2
ききん (kikin)
飢饉
famine
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Refers to a widespread scarcity of food, often caused by natural disasters or conflict, leading to severe hunger and starvation. It's a serious, large-scale event. 大規模な食料不足を指し、多くの場合、自然災害や紛争によって引き起こされます。
📝 Example Sentences
その国では過去数年間、度重なる旱魃（かんばつ）により飢饉が深刻化した。
In that country, famine became severe due to repeated droughts over the past few years.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "飢饉"!
過去の記録によると、この地域は100年前に深刻な_______に見舞われたとされている。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「深刻な飢饉に見舞われる」は、大規模な食料不足が原因で多くの人が苦しむ状況を表します。
English: To be 'hit by a severe famine' (飢饉に見舞われる) describes a situation where many people suffer due to widespread food shortage.
English: To be 'hit by a severe famine' (飢饉に見舞われる) describes a situation where many people suffer due to widespread food shortage.
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