惨状 (sanjou) Japanese meaning: disastrous scene | KotomoraThe town presented a disastrous scene after the earthquake.
I was speechless at the terrible spectacle of the accident site.
Usage patterns
惨状を目撃するto witness the disastrous scene
The rescue team witnessed the disastrous scene at the site.
惨状を伝えるto report/convey the disastrous scene
The news reported the disastrous scene in the disaster-hit area.
惨状が広がるthe scene of devastation spreads/extends
After the earthquake, a scene of devastation spread across the city.
惨状に言葉を失うto be left speechless by the disastrous scene
He was left speechless by the disastrous scene.
Expressions
惨状を極めるpresent a terrible sight; be a scene of extreme misery
