godan verb (-bu), intransitive verb
grow wild; run to waste; become degenerate
Describes a place, garden, or state of affairs becoming overgrown, neglected, or morally degraded. Often used in literary or descriptive contexts.
See also: 荒む
長い間手入れをしなかったので、庭が荒び放題だ。
Since it wasn't cared for a long time, the garden has grown completely wild.
godan verb (-bu), intransitive verb
become rough; lose refinement; deteriorate (skill)
Used for skills, crafts, or artistic ability becoming coarse or unpolished due to lack of practice. Also for manners or taste declining.
しばらく描いていなかったので、絵の腕が荒んでしまった。
Since I hadn't drawn for a while, my painting skills deteriorated.
godan verb (-bu), auxiliary verb, intransitive verb
intensify; become more severe
Auxiliary verb use, usually attached to the masu-stem of another verb. Indicates that wind, rain, or a condition becomes stronger or more violent. Often written in kana.
夜になって風が吹きすさんできた。
As night fell, the wind began to blow fiercely.
godan verb (-bu), intransitive verb
amuse oneself; play around; do as one pleases
Only when written 遊ぶ
Archaic sense, restricted to the kanji 遊ぶ. Refers to idly enjoying oneself or acting willfully. Not used in modern Japanese.
古典では「遊ぶ」と書いて「すさぶ」と読ませ、気ままに楽しむ意を表すことがある。
In classical texts, 遊ぶ is sometimes read as すさぶ, meaning to enjoy oneself freely.