Definition of 捕虜 (ほりょ)

noun
prisoner (of war)
Related Kanji
catch, capture
captive, barbarian, low epithet for the enemy
Example sentences(showing 6 results)

かれ
彼ら
りょ
捕虜
しんせつ
親切
あつ
扱った
They dealt with the prisoners kindly

しょうぐ
将軍
りょ
捕虜
ぜんいん
全員
ぎゃくさ
虐殺
めい
命じた
The general ordered the massacre of all war prisoners

The prisoner of war bore himself with great dignity

りょ
捕虜
ぎゃくさ
虐殺
ざんにん
残忍な
こう
行為
The slaughter of the prisoners was a barbarous act

りょ
捕虜
しゃくほ
釈放
The prisoners were set free

おそはや
遅かれ早かれ
りょ
捕虜
たち
しゃくほ
釈放
Sooner or later, the hostages will be released