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Yomi
かんこどりがなく
Rōmaji
kankodori ga naku
Type
idiom
Literal Meaning
a cuckoo sings
Meaning
desolate; quiet; dead; tumbleweed rolls
Synonym
ガラガラ, 人っ子一人いない
Antonym
賑やか
Additional Info
It likens such places to a quiet forest where the desolate sound of a cuckoo resonates. Often used to describe a place that is meant to be lively, e.g. restaurants/tourist spots. In 2020/2021, cuckoos were singing pretty much everywhere around the globe…
Example
コロナウイルスの影響により、観光地では閑古鳥が鳴いている
Due to the impact of COVID-19, there is almost no one in the tourist spots.