How to say 'Vague' in Japanese | ぼんやり

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Vague

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Explanation

The Japanese adjective 'ぼんやり (ぼんやり)' means 'vague' or 'unclear'. It is often used to describe something that is indistinct, hazy, or not clearly defined. This can refer to physical appearances, such as a blurry image, or abstract concepts, like vague memories or ideas. For example: The mountain looks vague in the fog「霧の中で山がぼんやり見える」(きりのなかでやまがぼんやりみえる). I have a vague memory of that day「その日の記憶がぼんやりしている」(そのひのきおくがぼんやりしている). Additionally, 'ぼんやり' can describe a person who is absent-minded or not paying attention, as in: He was staring vaguely into space「彼はぼんやりと空を見つめていた」(かれはぼんやりとそらをみつめていた).

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adjective

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5864

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hiragana

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