ぼんやり【うすぼんやり】

Frequency rank: 29,536. – 29,805.
    adverb (fukushi); adverb taking the 'to' particle; noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru
  1. faintly; weakly; dimly
    2. noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
  2. fool; simpleton; dimwit
Forms
  • ぼんやり【うすぼんやり】Frequency rank: 29,536. – 29,805.
  • うすぼんやりFrequency rank: 49,017. – 50,149.
Generated definitions (experimental)
  1. faintly; weakly; dimly
    2. This meaning is used to describe something that is not strong or clear, often referring to light, color, or sound that is soft or indistinct.
    A faint light illuminated the room.
    His memory was dim.
  2. fool; simpleton; dimwit
    3. This meaning refers to a person who lacks intelligence or common sense, often used in a derogatory way to imply naivety or foolishness.
    He acted like a fool and made everyone laugh.
    He had a simpleton's ideas, so he was deceived.
Generated collocations (experimental)
a faint impressiona dim memorya weak lightto be faintly (in a certain state)a vague thoughta dimwit mindto feel faintly (emotionally)
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