死亡者
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Meanings
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the deceased; deaths; persons killed
Refers to people who have died, especially in the context of accidents, disasters, or statistics. Often used in news reports.
The number of deaths in the accident was reported as three.
The death toll from the earthquake has not yet been confirmed.
Usage patterns
- 〈事故〉で死亡者が出るdeaths occur due to an accident/disaster
Three people died in that accident.
- 死亡者数が〈数〉に達するthe death toll reaches a certain number
The death toll reached 100 people.
- 死亡者を確認するto confirm the deaths/casualties
The police confirmed the deaths at the scene.