弊衣蓬髪
Reading: へいいほうはつ
Meaning: shabby clothes and disheveled hair; in a state of destitution
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Example Sentence
Many people were reduced to a state of destitution due to the war
Usage Notes
Describes someone in an extremely unkempt or impoverished state. Often used in literary contexts or historical descriptions.
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