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まばら (mabara)
まばら

sparse, scattered, few and far between

💡 Nuance & Usage: An adjectival noun (な-adjective) used to describe things that are spread out thinly, not dense or continuous. Often refers to hair, teeth, trees, or audience numbers. 物が散らばっていて、密度が低い状態を表す際に使われます。

📝 Example Sentences

会場の観客はまばらで、空席が目立った。
The audience in the venue was sparse, and empty seats were noticeable.

Practice Quiz

Test your understanding of "まばら"!

この通りは夜になると人通りが_______になる。
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日本語: 人や物が少ない、ちらほらとある状態を表すのが「まばら」です。
English: 'Mabara' describes a state where people or things are few and scattered.
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