How to use 荒れる (あれる)

Meaning of 荒れる

The Japanese verb "荒れる" (あれる, areru) can have various meanings depending on the context in which it is used. Here's a list of its primary meanings along with examples:

  1. to be stormy: Refers to weather conditions, typically involving strong winds or storms.
    • Example: 海が荒れると船の運航が難しくなる。
    • Translation: When the sea is stormy, it becomes difficult to operate ships.
  2. to be ruined: Used to describe a place that has become desolate or dilapidated.
    • Example: 長い間使われていない家は荒れ果てていた。
    • Translation: The house had become dilapidated after not being used for a long time.
  3. to be agitated: Refers to a state of emotional or social unrest.
    • Example: 試験の結果に不満がある生徒たちは荒れた。
    • Translation: The students became agitated because they were dissatisfied with the exam results.

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Dialogue

これはマズいですねえ キンブリーさん
This is not good, Mr. Kimblee.

👉👉(ブリッグズ兵) 雲が早い こりゃ荒れて きますよ
(Briggs Soldier) The clouds are moving fast; it's going to get stormy.

急ぎなさい
Hurry up.