おんぼろ
おんぼろ
adjective (na) / noun
shabby, dilapidated, worn-out
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.
おんぼろの車。
A beat-up car.
おんぼろの自転車でも十分走れる。
Even a worn-out bicycle can still ride just fine.
あのおんぼろアパートは来月取り壊される予定だ。
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 の (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.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- おんぼろの車: beat-up car
- おんぼろの家: ramshackle house
- おんぼろバス: rickety bus