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JLPT N1 Advanced

横行

Running rampant or prevailing unchecked (used for negative things).

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横行する suru verb
Noun, Suru verb

Rampant / Widespread (for bad things)

Describes the unchecked prevalence of undesirable behaviors, crimes, or bad customs within a society.

Example

ネット 上 で は 偽 の ニュース が 横行 し て いる ので 、 注意 が 必要 だ 。

Fake news is widespread online, so you need to be careful.

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横行
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Running rampant or prevailing unchecked (used for negative things).
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