taru-adjective, adverb taking the 'to' particle
vast; boundless; wide and empty
Describes a physical space that is overwhelmingly large, open, and empty, often with a sense of desolation. Used in literary or formal contexts.
A vast, empty wilderness stretched on endlessly.
taru-adjective, adverb taking the 'to' particle
vague and hazy; unclear and boundless
Describes something abstract, such as a plan, idea, or feeling, that is vague, unfocused, or lacking clear boundaries. Also literary.
His future plans are vague and hazy, lacking concreteness.
Standard kanji spelling for this yojijukugo.
Variant spelling without iteration marks; less common but still encountered.
A yojijukugo composed of 空 (empty, sky) and 漠 (vague, desert-like), reduplicated for emphasis. The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the combination conveys an image of boundless emptiness.