| こう | 
|---|
| 荒 | 
| ばく | 
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| 漠 | 
'taru' adjective, adverb taking the と particle
- desolate (e.g. plains), ruined.
 
Variations
| Pronunciation | Kanji | Kana | Is Common | ||||
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                            荒漠 | こうばく | 
Contained Kanji Breakdown
laid waste, rough, rude
あら.い あ.らす コウ (7th, N2)
vague, obscure, desert
バク (9th, N1)