This is the 9364th most frequent Japanese word.
砂漠
Desert.
Here, '砂漠' is used as a noun denoting the geographical area known as a desert.
砂漠は非常に乾燥した地域です。
The desert is an extremely dry region.
'砂漠' serves as a locale providing context about its challenging environment.
その植物は砂漠でも育てることができます。
That plant can grow even in the desert.
In this sentence, '砂漠' is metaphorically used to describe emotional emptiness and barrenness.