おんぼろ

おんぼろ
na-adjective, noun
shabby, dilapidated, worn-out
informalcolloquialdescriptive
1. shabby, dilapidated, worn-out
Describes something old and in poor condition, falling apart from age or heavy use. Used for objects, buildings, and vehicles.
おんぼろ(くるま)
A beat-up car.
Even a worn-out bicycle can still ride just fine.
That dilapidated apartment building is scheduled to be demolished next month.

Usage

おんぼろ is a colloquial, slightly humorous word used to describe things that are old and falling apart. It modifies nouns directly with (おんぼろの〜) and can also be used as a standalone noun (あのおんぼろ = that old wreck). It applies only to objects and structures, not to people.

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