noun, na-adjective, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
great storm; very severe weather
Refers to extremely rough weather, such as a violent storm, heavy snow, or raging seas. Often used in news reports.
台風で海は大荒れだった。
The sea was very rough due to the typhoon.
明日は天気が大荒れになる見込みです。
The weather is expected to become very severe tomorrow.
noun, na-adjective, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
upset; surprise result
Used in sports or competitions when a strong favorite loses unexpectedly, or when results are chaotic.
大会は大荒れで、優勝候補が初戦で敗れた。
The tournament was full of upsets, and the favorite lost in the first round.
noun, na-adjective, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
agitation; upheaval; great confusion
Describes a situation or place thrown into disorder, turmoil, or chaos, such as a riot, a heated meeting, or a turbulent market.
株価の急落で市場は大荒れとなった。
The market was thrown into turmoil by the plunge in stock prices.
会議は大荒れに荒れた。
The meeting descended into great confusion.
Compound of 大 (おお, 'big, great') + 荒れ (あれ, 'roughness, storminess'), the noun form of verb 荒れる (あれる, 'to be rough/stormy').