drowned person; drowning victim
Refers to a person who has died by drowning. Often used in news reports or official contexts.
溺死者の身元はまだ確認されていない。
The identity of the drowned person has not yet been confirmed.
The number of drowning victims has increased this summer.
Compound of 溺死 (dekishi, 'drowning') + 者 (sha, 'person').