rough

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 荒 is read あらい, has 9 strokes, and relates to roughness or deterioration.
• Basic usage: 荒い is read あらい, and 荒れる is read あれる.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• 荒い and 荒れる
  • 荒い means rough or violent.
  • 波が荒い日は船を出さないほうがいい。 means “It is better not to take a boat out when the waves are rough.”
  • 荒れる means become rough or fall into disrepair.
  • 午後から海が荒れるという予報が出た。 means “The forecast said the sea would become rough in the afternoon.”