JLPT N2 Upper Intermediate
惚け
「ぼけ」
Mental fogginess, senility, or the funny man role in comedy
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1 Noun, Suffix, Verb (ボケる)
"Out of It" / Spaced Out / Idiot
Refers to mental decline associated with aging, general absent-mindedness, or acts as a derogatory term for a fool.
Example
祖父 は 最近 少し ボケて きた かも しれない 。
My grandfather might be getting a little senile recently.
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2 Noun
The "Funny Man" in a Comedy Duo
Designates the comedy role responsible for delivering absurd remarks or intentional misunderstandings to provoke laughter.
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