JLPT N1 Advanced
廃墟
Modern ruins or abandoned buildings left to decay.
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Other forms
廃虚 alternative kanji
Noun
"Ruins" / "Abandoned Place"
Describes a building, facility, or settlement that has been permanently abandoned and left to decay, distinct from ancient archaeological sites.
Example
子供 の 頃 、 友達 と 廃墟 に なっ た 工場 を 探検 し た 。
When I was a kid, I explored an abandoned factory with my friends.
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