noun, taru-adjective
Describes a state of chaos or disarray, often in a social or situational context. Can be used as a noun or in the literary 〜たる adjective form.
会場は狼藉たる混乱に陥った。
The venue fell into utter disorder.
彼の部屋は狼藉を極めていた。
His room was in a state of extreme confusion.
noun
Refers to violent, outrageous acts, often implying a breach of peace or lawlessness. Commonly used in historical or formal contexts.
乱暴な者たちが町で狼藉を働いた。
Ruffians committed outrages in the town.
その事件は前代未聞の狼藉であった。
The incident was an unprecedented act of violence.
The exact derivation is uncertain; the kanji 狼 (wolf) and 藉 (trample) together suggest the image of wolves running wild, metaphorically extended to disorder and violence.