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[()·りょ()]
horyo
noun

English Meaning(s) for 捕虜

noun
  1. prisoner (of war)

Definition and Synonyms for 捕虜

Prisoner a person who is confined
Synonyms: 人質, 俘虜, 刑徒, 受刑者, 囚人, 囚徒, 捕虜, 獄囚, 罪囚, , 虜囚
Pow a person who surrenders to (or is taken by) the enemy in time of war
Synonyms: 俘虜, 捕虜,
Prisoner especially a prisoner of war
Synonyms: 人質, 俘虜, 刑徒, 受刑者, 囚人, 囚徒, 捕虜, 獄囚, 罪囚, , 虜囚

Meanings for each kanji in 捕虜

» catch; capture
» captive; barbarian; low epithet for the enemy

Categories 捕虜 is a member of

Prisoner a person who is confined
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Unfortunate a person who suffers misfortune
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Stroke Order Diagrams for 捕虜

Sample Sentences for 捕虜

The prisoner of war bore himself with great dignity.
They were taken prisoner.
They dealt with the prisoners kindly.
He was held in captivity.
The slaughter of the prisoners was a barbarous act.

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