noun
mass death; large number of deaths; massive fatalities
Used for situations where many people or animals die at once, such as disasters, epidemics, or wars.
その地震で大量死が出た。
The earthquake caused a large number of deaths.
鳥インフルエンザで鶏の大量死が報告された。
Mass deaths of chickens were reported due to avian influenza.
Refers to 'the dead' or 'casualties', often used in statistics.
Compound of 大量 (large quantity) and 死 (death).