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English Meaning(s) for 飢え

noun
  1. hunger; starvation

Definition and Synonyms for 飢え

Hungriness a physiological need for food
Synonyms: ひもじい, 空腹, 空き腹, 空腹感, すきっ腹, 腹ペコ, 飢え, 飢える
Starvation the act of depriving of food or subjecting to famine
Synonyms: 干乾し, 飢え, 飢える, 飢餓
Hungriness the consequence of food deprivation
Synonyms: ひもじい, 空腹, 空き腹, 空腹感, すきっ腹, 腹ペコ, 飢え, 飢える

Meanings for each kanji in 飢え

» hungry; starve

Categories 飢え is a member of

Drive a physiological state corresponding to a strong need or desire
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Privation act of depriving someone of food or money or rights
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Stroke Order Diagrams for 飢え

Sample Sentences for 飢え

Hunger is one of the largest social misfortunes.
Many children die of starvation in Africa.
People in that country are pressed by hunger.
So many people are starving to death in the country.
The child was sleeping on its mothers lap.

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