Translation and Meaning of: 飢饉 - kikin
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 飢饉 (kikin) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: kikin
Kana: ききん
Type: noun
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Translation / Meaning: hunger
Meaning in English: famine
Definition: Severe shortage of food leaving many people hungry.
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- Etymology
- Writing
- Synonyms
- Example Phrases
- FAQ
Explanation and Etymology - (飢饉) kikin
飢饉 is a Japanese word meaning "hunger" or "food shortage". It is composed of the characters 飢 (ji), which means "hunger", and 饉 (kin), which means "shortage of food". The word originates from ancient China, where famine was a recurring problem due to natural disasters, wars and other causes. The word was adopted by Japan during the Tang Dynasty (618-907) and has been used ever since to describe famine and food shortages at various times in Japanese history. The word is often used in historical or literary contexts to describe periods of famine or food difficulties, but it can also be used in contemporary contexts to describe situations of food scarcity.How to Write in Japanese - (飢饉) kikin
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Synonyms and Similar - (飢饉) kikin
See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:
飢え; 飢餓; 飢きん
Words containing: 飢饉
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Words with the same pronunciation: ききん kikin
Example Sentences - (飢饉) kikin
Below are some example sentences:
飢饉は人々にとって大きな苦しみです。
Kikin wa hitobito ni totte ookina kurushimi desu
Hunger is a great pain for people.
A famine is a great suffering for people.
- 飢饉 (jikin) - extreme hunger, scarcity of food
- は (wa) - topic marker, indicates that what follows is the subject of the sentence
- 人々 (hitobito) - people, human beings
- にとって (nitotte) - for, regarding, from the point of view of
- 大きな (ookina) - great, important
- 苦しみ (kurushimi) - suffering, pain, distress
- です (desu) - verb "to be" in polite form
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Other words of the same type: noun
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "hunger" é "(飢饉) kikin". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.
