飢え

うえ
Alternative writings: 餓え, 饑え
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A state of hunger or starvation resulting from lack of food; can also be used figuratively for intense desire or craving.

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戦争で多くの人が飢えに苦しんだ。

Many people suffered from hunger during the war.

子供たちの飢えを救うために寄付をした。

I donated to help relieve the children's hunger.

長時間働いた後で飢えを感じた。

I felt very hungry after working for a long time.

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