Japanese

あらい
Meaning: rough; wild; violent
Part of Speech: Adjective

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Handwriting

荒
い

Example sentences

He is extravagant with money.
階段を駆け上がると、息遣いが荒くなった。
After running up the stairs, my breathing became heavy.
彼女は金遣いが荒いので、貯金がほとんどない。
She spends money so recklessly that she has almost no savings.
船は荒い潮の中に漕ぎ出した。
The ship sailed out into the rough sea tide.

Usage Notes

Used for rough movements, wild nature, or excessive behavior like spending.

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