砂漠

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 砂漠（さばく） means a dry region that receives very little rain.
• Basic usage: Use it to describe a broad land area or its climate and scenery.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Desert versus sand dune
  • 砂漠 is an arid region; 砂丘 is a hill formed by accumulated sand.