noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
homelessness; homeless person
Refers to the state of having no fixed residence or a person without a home. Often used in formal or literary contexts.
He leads a homeless life.
removal from family register (Edo period)
Historical term for being struck from the official family registry during the Edo period, often as punishment, leading to loss of legal status and fixed abode.
There are organizations that support homeless people.
In the Edo period, being removed from the family register was a severe punishment.
homeless person; vagrant; tramp
In the Edo period, 無宿 referred to people lacking an officially registered domicile, especially those removed from a population or temple register. It is formed from 無, “without,” and 宿, “residence.”