English–Japanese

“disadvantaged person” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajijakusha

Example

私たちは弱者を守ります。watashi ta chi wa jaku sha o mamo ri ma su

We protect disadvantaged people.

Illustration for 弱者 (disadvantaged person)

How to say “disadvantaged person” in Japanese

“Disadvantaged person” in Japanese is 弱者 (jakusha).

Centers on a person's lack of power or support in a given situation, rather than on a fixed personal trait.

Full entry for 弱者: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 弱者

社会全体で弱者を支える仕組みが必要です。sha kai zen tai de jaku sha o sasa e ru shi ku mi ga hitsu yō de su

Society as a whole needs a system to support disadvantaged people.

Tips for using 弱者

  • In English, the weak can sound literary or patronizing, while disadvantaged people and vulnerable people are more specific in public discussions.

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