ききん飢饉kikinkiきんkin
1.

A significant and widespread lack of food resulting from severe agricultural failure, often leading to hunger and hardship within a community or region.

2.

A critical situation where essential resources, such as water or food, are insufficient to meet the needs of the population, usually caused by natural disasters or economic conditions.

3.

A period characterized by extreme scarcity of food supplies, often resulting in significant social and economic consequences for affected populations.

Example:

これらの国はしばしば飢饉に襲われた。

だいききん大飢饉daikikin
1.

A catastrophic period characterized by an extreme shortage of food, often leading to widespread suffering and loss of life.

2.

A historical event marked by a drastic decline in agricultural production, resulting in food scarcity and significant hardship for the population.