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In the old era of Japan, particularly during times of famine and outbreaks of disease, the practice of "infanticide" was not uncommon among the lower-class populace.

When the adults in a household were unable to find enough food to eat, it became hopeless to think of raising a newborn child. In such cases, infants born under those circumstances often became victims of "infanticide."

There were instances where, after a child was born, the family could barely manage to feed everyone for a time. However, when the child grew to six or seven years old and had yet to contribute to labor, the family might encounter unforeseen events that stripped them of the ability to care for the child. In such situations, the adults might also choose to "infanticide" their child.

Ultimately, just like the original meaning of the term "infanticide,"