loss of life; human losses; death
Formal term used in reports, news, or discussions about casualties, often in contexts like disasters, wars, or accidents.
The loss of life from the earthquake was enormous.
The report details the human losses.
死傷者 refers specifically to the people killed or injured, while 人的損失 is a broader, more abstract term for human loss.
犠牲者 means 'victims' and often carries a nuance of sacrifice, whereas 人的損失 is a neutral, statistical term for loss of life.
Compound of 人的 (じんてき, 'human') + 損失 (そんしつ, 'loss'). The word is a straightforward Sino-Japanese formation.