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荒ぶ
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 荒ぶ.
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1
to grow wild; to run to waste; to become degenerate
2
to become rough (of art, craft, etc.); to lose refinement; to deteriorate (of skill)
3
Auxiliary verb; Usu. after -masu stem
to intensify (of wind, rain, etc.); to become more severe
4
遊ぶ only; Archaic
to do as one pleases; to amuse oneself; to play around
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