貧困層 (hinkonsou) Japanese meaning: the poor | Kotomoraを
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The government plans to expand support for the poor.
Due to widening economic inequality, the underclass is growing.
Usage patterns
貧困層に陥るto fall into poverty (become part of the poor)
The number of people falling into poverty due to unemployment is increasing.
貧困層を支援するto support/assist the poor
This NPO carries out activities to support the poor.
貧困層が拡大するfor the poor population to expand/grow
The poor population is expanding due to the economic downturn.
貧困層の割合the proportion/percentage of the poor
In this country, the proportion of poor people is rising year by year.
