noun
harm zone; affected area
Technical term used in public policy and environmental planning for the area or population that suffers negative effects (e.g., pollution, noise) from new public facilities or infrastructure. Often contrasted with 受益圏 (benefit zone).
See also: 受益圏
新空港の建設により、周辺地域が受苦圏となる可能性がある。
With the construction of the new airport, the surrounding area may become a harm zone.
受苦圏の住民への補償が検討されている。
Compensation for residents in the affected area is being considered.
Compound of 受 (receive), 苦 (suffering), and 圏 (sphere, zone). A modern technical coinage modeled on 受益圏.