寥りょう寥りょう

taru-adjective, adverb taking the 'to' particle

lonely; desolate; dreary

Literary term describing a place or scene that feels empty, bleak, and forlorn. Often used in written descriptions of landscapes or atmospheres.

• 冬ふゆの野の原はらは寥りょう寥りょうとして人ひと影かげがない。

  The winter field is desolate, with no sign of people.

taru-adjective, adverb taking the 'to' particle

few; scarce; sparse

Literary term emphasizing that something is very small in number or amount; often used for people, things, or occurrences. Conveys a sense of scarcity or sparseness.

• 参さん加か者しゃは寥りょう寥りょうたる数かずだった。

  The number of participants was very small.