JLPT N1
ぼやぼや
Acting absentmindedly, carelessly, or spacing out
Readings
Other forms
ボヤボヤ for emphasis
1 Suru verb, Adverb
Spacing Out" / "Not Paying Attention
Refers to a state of mental haziness, idleness, or carelessness where one fails to act promptly.
Example
ぼやぼや して いたら 、 電車 に 乗り遅れた 。
I was spacing out and missed the train.
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2 Adverb, Noun (used with の)
Shaggy" / "Messy
Describes hair or facial hair that is unkempt, fuzzy, or growing wildly.
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