荒廃
こうはい
kouhai
JLPT N1adjectiveVocabularyLevel 84 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
荒廃 (こうはい (kouhai)) means "Ruin". It is a Japanese adjective. Pronunciation, examples, and related kanji are on this page.
Meaning
Ruin
Also : Decay · Waste · Destruction · Devastation
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Example Sentences
戦争による荒廃が街全体に深刻な影響を与えた。
せんそうによるこうはいがまちぜんたいにしんこくなえいきょうをあたえた。
The devastation from war had a serious impact on the entire city.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
- [Noun] + をめぐって～をめぐって (wo megutte) - Concerning; Over; Surrounding
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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