桑田滄海
Reading: そうでんそうかい
Meaning: great changes over time (lit: mulberry fields becoming blue seas)
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Example Sentence
This region has undergone dramatic changes over time.
Usage Notes
Metaphor for profound changes that occur over time. Often used to describe dramatic social or environmental changes.
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