波瀾万丈
Meanings
1
noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', na-adjective, noun
stormy and full of drama; full of ups and downs
Describes a life, career, or story marked by dramatic changes, hardships, and reversals. Often used in set phrases like 波瀾万丈の人生.
His life was truly full of ups and downs.
I was drawn into the stormy and dramatic story.
Usage patterns
- 波瀾万丈の人生a life full of dramatic ups and downs
He has lived a life full of dramatic ups and downs.
- 波瀾万丈な生涯を送るto live a turbulent, eventful life
That actor was someone who lived a turbulent, eventful life.
- 波瀾万丈の物語a story full of dramatic twists and turns
This novel is a story full of dramatic twists that keeps readers hooked to the end.