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[き(飢)·が(餓)]
kiga
noun

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[き(饑)·が(餓)]
kiga
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English Meaning(s) for 飢餓

noun
  1. starvation; famine; hunger
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Definition and Synonyms for 飢餓

Starvation the act of depriving of food or subjecting to famine
Synonyms: 干乾し, 飢え, 飢える, 飢餓
Starvation a state of extreme hunger resulting from lack of essential nutrients over a prolonged period
Synonyms: 飢渇, 飢餓

Meanings for each kanji in 飢餓

» hungry; starve
» starve; hungry; thirst

Categories 飢餓 is a member of

Privation act of depriving someone of food or money or rights
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Hungriness a physiological need for food
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Sample Sentences for 飢餓

War has produced famine throughout history.
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In these countries hunger is the rule.
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We are trying to keep the wolf from the door.
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The time when mankind is free from hunger is yet to come.
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