Japanese

やけのはら
Meaning: burnt-out field; area devastated by fire
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

焼
け
野
原

Example sentences

When the war ended, the city was a vast burnt-out field.
終戦後、焼け野原となった東京の街には、多くの闇市が立ち並んだ。
After the war ended, many black markets lined the streets of Tokyo, which had become a burnt-out wilderness.

Usage Notes

Used to describe a large area that has been completely destroyed by fire, often due to war or disaster.

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