LingakuFrequency rank: 20,615. – 20,704.
- famine; crop failure
- chronic shortage (e.g. of water)
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
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- famine; crop failure
- chronic shortage (e.g. of water)
This meaning refers to a severe shortage of food, often due to crop failures, which can lead to starvation and societal issues.
In Japan, many people suffered due to the effects of famine.
This meaning indicates a persistent lack of a vital resource, such as water, which can also pose significant challenges for communities.
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If the harvest gets any worse, there could be a famine.
The prospect of famine hangs over many areas of the world.
Can you share food with others in the face of famine?
That is why so many people are suffering from famine.