Reading and meaning
- Reading
- ほりょ
- Romaji
- horyo
- Meaning
- prisoner (of war), POW, captive
- Word type
- noun
Example sentences
戦争が終結すると、捕虜は国際協定に基づいて送還された。
When the war ended, the prisoners of war were repatriated in accordance with an international agreement.
捕虜の待遇は国際法によって厳格に定められている。
The treatment of prisoners of war is strictly prescribed by international law.
