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poverty-stricken

な-AdjectiveNounSuru VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

1. poverty-stricken
2. destitute

This word describes the state of being poor or having very little money. It can be used as a noun or a na-adjective and often carries a nuance of struggling financially in daily life.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

She wouldn't budge: "I'm keeping my cat no matter how broke I am."

Sentence 2

My friend said, "I want to travel even if I'm broke," and started making plans.

Sentence 3

Well, as long as you're broke but healthy, you're winning, right?

Sentence 4

Whoa, I only have a hundred yen in my wallet — I'm completely broke!

Sentence 5

He used to say, "I read books because I'm poor."