火山灰
Meanings
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volcanic ash
Fine particles of rock and mineral ejected during a volcanic eruption. Commonly used in news, geology, and disaster contexts.
A large amount of volcanic ash fell and accumulated due to the eruption.
Volcanic ash can cause serious damage to crops.
Usage patterns
- 火山灰が降るfor volcanic ash to fall
After the eruption, volcanic ash fell over the city.
- 火山灰が積もるfor volcanic ash to pile up/accumulate
Volcanic ash piled up thickly on the road.
- 火山灰を除去するto remove/clear away volcanic ash
The workers removed the volcanic ash from the roof.
- 火山灰に見舞われるto be hit/afflicted by volcanic ash
The town was hit by heavy volcanic ash.