This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

襤褸

藍褸

Readings

Kana: ぼろ、ボロ、らんる
Romaji: boro, boro, ranru
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

1

rag; scrap; tattered clothes

Note: word usually written using kana alone
2

fault (esp. in a pretense, pretence); defect

Note: word usually written using kana alone
3

run-down; shabby; junky

Note: word usually written using kana alone

Kanji

Readings: ラン、 ぼろ
Meaning: rags
Readings: ロ、 ル、 ロウ、 いと
Meaning: rags
Readings: ラン、 あい
Meaning: indigo

Example Sentences

その(おとこ)はボロを()ていた。
➥The man was in rags.
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ぼろ(ふく)正直者(しょうじきしゃ)(つつ)んでいるかもしれない。
➥A ragged coat may cover an honest man.
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昨日(きのう)、ジャイアンツぼろ()け!!
➥The Giants got clobbered yesterday.
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その理論(りろん)検討(けんとう)されてもボロは()ないだろう。
➥This theory will bear examination.
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