あやふや

Frequency rank: 15,492. – 15,538.

adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi); noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

uncertain; vague; ambiguousonomatopoeic or mimetic word

This word is used to describe something that lacks clarity, precision, or definite meaning. It can apply to situations, concepts, or statements that are not well-defined or are open to interpretation.

The report from yesterday's meeting was uncertain, and I didn't know the next steps.

Example sentences2 results

She fumbled with a piece of paper.

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I used to watch this anime a lot when I was a kid, but I can't quite remember what happened to the hero in the final episode.

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国語辞典Japanese definitions

あやふや

ものごと物事がはっきりしないさま。

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あやふや

Frequency rank: 15,492. – 15,538.

adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi); noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

uncertain; vague; ambiguousonomatopoeic or mimetic word

The report from yesterday's meeting was uncertain, and I didn't know the next steps.

Example sentences2 results

She fumbled with a piece of paper.

Tatoeba

I used to watch this anime a lot when I was a kid, but I can't quite remember what happened to the hero in the final episode.

Tatoeba

国語辞典Japanese definitions

あやふや

ものごと物事がはっきりしないさま。

Wiktionary