noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun
wind-swept; exposed to the wind
Describes a place or thing that is unprotected from the wind, often implying harsh conditions. Commonly used as a noun or with の to modify another noun.
吹きさらしの駅で電車を待つのはつらい。
Waiting for the train at a wind-swept station is tough.
この丘は吹きさらしで、冬はとても寒い。
This hill is exposed to the wind and very cold in winter.
Uses the less common kanji 曝; rarely seen.
Uses the less common kanji 晒; rarely seen.
Compound of 吹き (fuki, continuative form of 吹く 'to blow') and さらし (sarashi, continuative form of さらす 'to expose'). Literally 'blow-expose', referring to something left open to the wind.