A state of hunger or starvation resulting from lack of food; can also be used figuratively for intense desire or craving.
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.