干ひ乾ぼし

noun

starvation; dying of hunger

Refers to the state of starving or dying from lack of food. Often used in historical or dramatic contexts.

• 昔むかしは干ひ乾ぼしで亡なくなる人ひとも多おおかった。

  In the past, many people died of starvation.

• 遭そう難なん者しゃは干ひ乾ぼしの危き機きに瀕ひんしていた。

  The survivors were on the verge of starvation.