焼け跡
Meanings
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ruins of a fire; fire-devastated area
Refers to the physical remains or area left after a destructive fire, often used in historical or disaster contexts.
After the war, only the ruins of fires remained in the town.
Valuable photos were found in the fire-devastated area.
Usage patterns
- 〈場所〉に焼け跡が残るthe ruins of a fire remain at a place
The ruins of an old fire still remain on that hill.
- 焼け跡から〈物〉が見つかるsomething is found among the fire ruins
A few old photographs were found among the fire ruins.
- 焼け跡を片付けるto clear away the ruins of a fire
The residents worked together to clear away the fire ruins.