死傷者
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Meanings
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casualties; the killed and wounded
Refers to people who are killed or injured, especially in accidents, disasters, or conflicts. Often used in news reports.
The casualties from the earthquake reached several hundred.
The number of casualties in the accident has not yet been confirmed.
Usage patterns
- 死傷者が出るcasualties occur/result
The typhoon resulted in numerous casualties.
- 死傷者を出すto cause casualties
The accident caused many casualties.
- 〈数〉人の死傷者a certain number of casualties
Ten casualties were confirmed in the accident.