ホームレス
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Meanings
1
noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
homeless
Used as a no-adjective to describe a state of being without a home.
He works for an organization that supports homeless people.
2
Refers to an individual who is homeless. Often used in social welfare contexts.
Several homeless people are sleeping near the station.
Usage patterns
- ホームレスになるto become homeless
He lost his job and became homeless.
- ホームレスを支援するto support/assist homeless people
This NPO provides support for homeless people.
- ホームレス生活を送るto live a homeless life
He lived as a homeless person for several years.