1.
disastrous scene, tragic state, devastation
A scene of terrible destruction, suffering, or ruin. Describes the aftermath of disasters, accidents, wars, or other catastrophic events.
惨状を目にした。
I witnessed the devastation.
地震の惨状がテレビで報道された。
The devastating aftermath of the earthquake was reported on television.
救助隊が現場に到着したとき、想像を絶する惨状が広がっていた。
When the rescue team arrived at the scene, unimaginable devastation lay before them.
USAGE:
惨状 is a formal, serious word used in news reports, historical accounts, and literary descriptions. It conveys a scene so terrible that it shocks or overwhelms observers.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 惨状を目にする: to witness devastation
- 惨状が広がる: devastation spreads out
- 想像を絶する惨状: unimaginable devastation
- 惨状を伝える: to convey the tragic scene
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 惨状: tragic scene (emphasizes the visible aftermath)
- 惨事: disaster, tragedy (emphasizes the event itself)
- 被害: damage, harm (factual, quantifiable)
Related Words
Related:
惨事 (tragic event)