“Run-down” in Japanese
Short answer
Run-down in Japanese is “おんぼろ” (onboro). Full meaning: worn-out, run-down, shabby, tattered, dilapidated.
Other ways to say “Run-down” in Japanese
襤褸い
boroi worn-out, run-down, beat-up, shabby, dilapidated
襤褸っちい
borotchii worn-out, run-down, beat-up, shabby, dilapidated
オンボロ
onboro worn-out, run-down, shabby, tattered, dilapidated
おん襤褸
onboro worn-out, run-down, shabby, tattered, dilapidated
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