バラバラ

Alternative writings: 薔薇薔薇, ばらばら
Frequency:
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An onomatopoeic word meaning scattered, loose, disconnected, or in pieces; lacking unity or cohesion.

Na-AdjectiveNoun Taking 'の'AdverbIrregular VerbOnomatopoeic or Mimetic WordUsually Kana

Examples

机の上に書類がバラバラに置かれている。

Papers are scattered all over the desk.

会議では意見がバラバラで、結論が出なかった。

Opinions at the meeting were all over the place, and no conclusion was reached.

箱の中の部品は落ちてバラバラになっていた。

The parts in the box had fallen and were in pieces.

電車が停止して車内はバラバラと話し始めた。

When the train stopped, people started talking in scattered voices.

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