also: しょうもう · じょうもう
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
destruction by fire; being burned down
Formal or literary term for a building or structure being completely destroyed by fire. Often used in historical or official contexts. Similar to 焼失 but with a more literary tone.
See also: 焼失
古文書には、城の焼亡が記録されている。
The ancient document records the destruction of the castle by fire.
その寺院は戦乱で焼亡した。
The temple was destroyed by fire during the war.