1.
bloodshed; bleeding; spilling of blood
The shedding of blood, either literally (from an injury) or figuratively (violence and casualties in conflict). Most commonly used in the figurative sense to describe violence.
Composed of 流 (to flow) and 血 (blood). While it can literally mean bleeding from a wound, it is much more commonly used figuratively to describe violence, conflict, and casualties.
Usage
A formal, dramatic word that appears frequently in news reports about conflicts, protests, and political violence. It conveys a sense of gravity and alarm.
Common collocations
- 流血の事態 — a bloody situation, a bloodbath
- 流血騒ぎ — bloody disturbance, violent clash
- 流血を避ける — to avoid bloodshed
- 流血なしに — without bloodshed