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きが 飢餓
Common word Wanikani level 48 Play audio Links
Noun
1. starvation; famine; hunger​
Wikipedia definition
2. Starvation​Starvation is a severe deficiency in caloric energy, nutrient and vitamin intake. It is the most extreme form of malnutrition. In humans, prolonged starvation can cause permanent organ damage and eventually, death. The term inanition refers to the symptoms and effects of starvation. According to the World Health Organization, hunger is the single gravest threat to the world's public health.
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Other forms
饑餓 【きが】
Notes
饑餓: Rarely-used kanji form.

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