茨いばらだらけ

noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

thorny; full of thorns

Describes something physically covered with thorns or brambles.

• その道みちは茨いばらだらけで歩あるきにくかった。

  The path was full of thorns and hard to walk on.

noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

miserable; full of hardships

Metaphorical use; describes a life, situation, or path filled with difficulties and suffering.

• 彼かれは茨いばらだらけの人じん生せいを送おくってきた。

  He has led a life full of hardships.