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wilderness, open field, wild land
A vast expanse of uncultivated, undeveloped land. Evokes images of untamed natural landscapes such as grasslands, plains, or scrubland.
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A literary word that conjures images of vast, untouched landscapes. Commonly associated with Hokkaido, which was historically undeveloped compared to mainland Japan. The word carries a slightly more poetic and literary feel than 荒野 (wasteland, desolate field), and unlike 荒野, does not imply barrenness or desolation — 原野 can be lush and green.