1Severe ruin or devastation of something (a place, structure, society, etc.), often from destruction, neglect, or decay.
戦争で町が荒廃し、多くの建物が壊れた。
The town was devastated by the war, and many buildings were destroyed.
長年放置された工場は荒廃して立ち入り禁止になった。
The factory left unused for years fell into ruin and was declared off-limits.
環境破壊が進むと生態系が荒廃するおそれがある。
If environmental destruction continues, ecosystems may become devastated.
中心街の商店街は経済の低迷で荒廃しつつある。
The downtown shopping street is falling into decline due to economic stagnation.