poor person; the poor; the needy
Refers to people living in poverty. Often used in formal or social welfare contexts.
The government plans to expand support for the poor.
The number of people living in poverty is increasing year by year.
貧困層 refers to the socioeconomic stratum of the poor, whereas 貧困者 refers to individual poor people.
Compound of 貧困 (poverty) and 者 (person).