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hibakusha [hɪˈbɑːkʊʃə] n pl -sha, -shas (Historical Terms) a survivor of either of the atomic-bomb attacks on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945 [from Japanese, from hibaku exposed + -sha -person] How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| In the context of post-WWII Japan, the notion of hibakusha is "more precise than 'victim' or 'survivor'. that the hibakusha are weak and likely to die, and worse, are likely to pass on some hidden disease to their offspring. Japan's hibakusha still battle the effects of US nuclear bombs. |
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