How to say 'Dry' or 'Parched' in Japanese | からから

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The Japanese word for Dry or Parched is 'Karakara', written as からから in Japanese.

word

からから

Meaning

Dry, Parched

Reading

Karakara

Explanation

The Japanese adjective 'からから (karakara)' primarily describes something that is extremely dry or parched. It is often used to describe objects, environments, or even a person's throat when they are very thirsty. For example: the desert is dry「砂漠はからからだ」(さばくはからからだ). My throat is parched「喉がからからだ」(のどがからからだ). This word can also be used metaphorically to describe something that lacks moisture or vitality, such as dry humor or a dry conversation. Note that 'からから' is often used in informal contexts and carries a vivid, descriptive tone.

Part Of Speech

adjective

Frequency

1928

Composition

hiragana

Handwriting

Hiragana in the Word からから

This word contains 2 Hiragana characters :

hiragana

か

Reading

hiragana

ら

Reading

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'Karakara' means 'Dry' or 'Parched' .

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