drowned person; drowning victim
Refers to a person who has died by drowning, often used in news reports or official contexts.
台風で水死者が出た。
The typhoon caused drowning deaths.
水死者の身元確認が進められている。
Identification of the drowned victims is underway.
Compound of 水 (water) + 死 (death) + 者 (person). The reading is on'yomi throughout.