無宿
む
しゅ
く
Meanings
1
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
homelessness; homeless person
Refers to the state of having no fixed residence or a person without a home. Often used in formal or literary contexts.
He leads a homeless life.
There are organizations that support homeless people.
2
removal from family register (Edo period)
historical term
Historical term for being struck from the official family registry during the Edo period, often as punishment, leading to loss of legal status and fixed abode.
In the Edo period, being removed from the family register was a severe punishment.