飢饉
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Base noun form. Refers to a severe shortage of food affecting a large population. Often used in historical or disaster contexts.
Theme
In a history class, User and their classmate Aiko are discussing past events and their impacts on society.
飢饉
ききん
famine
Culture & SocietyTraditions & Customs
Memory Hook
Think of 'kitten' (飢饉 kikin sounds like 'kitten') starving during a famine — a sad image to remember the word for famine. 'Kitten' → 飢饉 (kikin, 'famine').
Cultural Note
In Japanese history, famines like the『天明の飢饉』 (Tenmei no kikin, 'Tenmei famine') in the 1780s had significant impacts on society, leading to reforms and cultural references in literature and art.
Forms
Base: 飢饉Base noun form. Refers to a severe shortage of food affecting a large population. Often used in historical or disaster contexts.