“Ruins” in Japanese
Short answer
Ruins in Japanese is “残骸” (zangai). Full meaning: ruins, wreckage, wreck, broken remains, debris.
Other ways to say “Ruins” in Japanese
遺跡
iseki (archeological) remains, ruins, relics
遺址
ishi (historic) ruins
廃墟
haikyo ruins (of a building, town, etc.), remains
ルイン
ruin ruins
旧墟
kyuukyo ruins, remains
廃址
haishi ruins (of a building, town, etc.), remains
吟行
ginkou going to scenic spots, ruins, etc. in search of inspiration for waka or haiku; reciting or composing poetry while walking
イセキ
iseki (archeological) remains, ruins, relics
ザンガイ
zangai ruins, wreckage, wreck, broken remains, debris
残がい
zangai ruins, wreckage, wreck, broken remains, debris
跡
seki trace, tracks, mark, sign; site, remains, ruins; scar
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