Quick answer
荒 is the kanji for "Wild". Its reading is あら.い (arai). This page includes example sentences and a stroke-order diagram.
Meaning
Wild
Also : Rough · Rude · Laid waste
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Stroke Order
9 strokes
Radicals
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.
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.
Vocabulary using 荒
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun] + に伴い～に伴い (ni tomonai) - Along with / In accordance with
- [Noun] + をはじめ～をはじめ (wo hajime) - Starting with / Including
- [Noun] + に応じて～に応じて (ni oujite) - According to / In response to
- [Noun] + から + [Noun] + にかけて～にかけて (ni kakete) - From...to / In the area of
- [Noun] + に限り～に限り (ni kagiri) - Limited to / Only
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
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