The Japanese term for "饥荒" is "ききょう" (kikyō). Here's a breakdown of the pronunciation:
- き - Pronounced as "ki," similar to the "ki" in "kite."
- きょう - Pronounced as "kyo," similar to the "kyo" in "kyoto."
When you say "饥荒" in Japanese, it sounds like "ki-kyo."
