流行はやり病やまい

noun

epidemic; plague

Refers to a widespread infectious disease in a community. Often used in historical or literary contexts, but also in modern discussions of outbreaks. Compare with 流行病 (りゅうこうびょう), which is the more technical term.

See also: 流行病 (りゅうこうびょう)

• 中ちゅう世せいヨーロッパでは流行はやり病やまいが何なん度ども猛もう威いを振ふるった。

  In medieval Europe, epidemics raged many times.

• この村むらでは流行はやり病やまいで多おおくの人ひとが亡なくなった。

  Many people in this village died from the epidemic.