This is the 16611th most frequent Korean word.
사상자는
"사상자" means "casualties" in English, referring to people who are injured or killed.
In this sentence, '사상자' refers to casualties, encompassing both injuries and fatalities.
지진 발생 후 많은 사상자가 발생했다.
After the earthquake, many casualties occurred.
Here, '사상자' is used to refer to the count of individuals affected, stressing the importance of preventive actions.
사상자의 수를 줄이기 위해 안전 대책을 강화해야 한다.
To reduce the number of casualties, safety measures must be strengthened.
In this example, '사상자' highlights the severity and rapid increase in affected individuals during wartime.