English–Japanese
“homeless person” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajifurōsha
Example
駅の近くで浮浪者が寝ています。eki no chika ku de fu rō sha ga ne te i ma su
A homeless person is sleeping near the station.
How to say “homeless person” in Japanese
“Homeless person” in Japanese is 浮浪者 (furōsha).
Describes a person who lacks a stable home and may live by moving from place to place or staying in public spaces.
Example sentences with 浮浪者
自治体は浮浪者に無料の食事を提供しています。ji chi tai wa fu rō sha ni mu ryō no shoku ji o tei kyō shi te i ma su
The local government provides free meals to homeless people.
Tips for using 浮浪者
- In contemporary English, homeless person is usually more neutral than hobo or vagrant, which can sound old-fashioned or judgmental depending on context.