犠牲者 (ぎせいしゃ, giseisha) Japanese meaning: victim | KotomoraThe earthquake caused many casualties.
He became a victim of fraud.
Usage patterns
〈事〉の犠牲者になるto become a victim of ~ (an event, accident, etc.)
He became a victim of a traffic accident.
犠牲者を追悼するto mourn/pay tribute to the victims
The mayor gave a speech mourning the victims.
犠牲者の遺族the bereaved families of the victims
The victims' families gathered and observed a moment of silence.
