本が散らばる (hon ga chirabaru - books scattered around)
Grammar & Usage
How it works
This phrase combines the noun '本' (hon, book) with the nominative particle 'が' (ga) and the intransitive verb '散らばる' (chirabaru, to be scattered/strewn). It describes a state where multiple books are spread out in disarray, often implying an untidy situation. The particle 'が' marks '本' as the subject of the verb.
Sample sentences
机の上には本が散らばっていた。
Books were scattered all over the desk.
子供が遊んだ後、部屋にはおもちゃと本が散らばっていた。
After the children played, toys and books were scattered around the room.
床に本が散らばっていて、足の踏み場もなかった。
Books were scattered on the floor, and there was no space to step.
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Example
机の上には本が散らばっていた。
Books were scattered all over the desk.
子供が遊んだ後、部屋にはおもちゃと本が散らばっていた。
After the children played, toys and books were scattered around the room.
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