烏う有ゆうに帰きする

expression, suru verb (special)

be reduced to ashes; go up in smoke

Literary expression meaning to be completely destroyed by fire, leaving nothing behind. Often used in formal or written contexts.

See also: 烏有に帰す

• 大たい火かで町まちの大たい半はんが烏う有ゆうに帰きした。

  Most of the town was reduced to ashes in the great fire.