noun
Refers to a person who begs for money or food. Can be considered derogatory or sensitive; use with care.
駅の前に乞食が座っていた。
A beggar was sitting in front of the station.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
The act of begging. Used as a noun or with する to mean 'to beg'.
彼は生活のために乞食をしている。
He begs for a living.