秋風索莫

Reading: しゅうふうさくばく
Meaning: desolate and dreary like autumn wind
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Example Sentence
The once bustling street is now desolate and dreary.
Usage Notes
Used to describe a lonely, desolate atmosphere, particularly when something that was once prosperous has declined. Often used in literary contexts.
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