Quick answer
荒 is the kanji for "Rude / Wild / Rough". A common reading is あら.い (arai). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Rude / Wild / Rough
Also : Rude · Wild · Rough · Laid Waste
Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Memory Aid
The kanji 荒 represents 'LAID WASTE'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of laid waste.
On-reading: こう — sounds like 'ko' in 'coat'. Kun-reading: あら.い.
Example Sentences
荒廃した地域を再生するためには、住民の参加が不可欠です。
こうはいしたちいきをさいせいするためには、じゅうみんのさんかがふかけつです。
In order to revive a devastated area, residents' participation is essential.
荒れた天気の中、遠足が予定通り実施されたのには驚きました。
あれたてんきのなか、えんそくがよていどおりじっしされたのにはおどろきました。
I was surprised that the excursion was carried out as planned in the rough weather.
Vocabulary using 荒
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