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A3 な-adjective

(まば)sparse, thin, scattered, straggling, sporadic

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    1. な-adjective

      1. 1.

        sparse, thin, scattered, straggling, sporadic

        Usually written using kana alone

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    疎ら 【まばら】疏ら 【まばら】

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    • この住宅街(じゅうたくがい)人通(ひとどお)りが(まば)(しず)かです。

      This residential area is quiet with sparse foot traffic.

    • 人影(ひとかげ)(まば)(よる)(みち)一人(ひとり)(ある)くのは危険(きけん)である。

      It is dangerous to walk alone on a night road where even human figures are sparse.

    • (まば)()()えているこの岩場(いわば)にはほとんど動物(どうぶつ)がいない。

      There are hardly any animals on this rocky area where trees are growing sparsely.

    • 観客(かんきゃく)からの(まば)拍手(はくしゅ)というのは観客(かんきゃく)たちの不満(ふまん)(あらわ)している。

      Sparse applause from the audience expresses their dissatisfaction.

    • いつも人通(ひとどお)りが(まば)商店街(しょうてんがい)も、一斉(いっせい)セールのおかげで(にぎ)わっています。

      The shopping street, which is always sparse with people, is bustling thanks to the simultaneous sale.

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