JLPT N2 Upper Intermediate
ぼやける
To become blurry, out of focus, or vague.
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Other forms
ぼやけます polite form
ぼやけて te-form
ぼやけた past form
ボヤける katakana spelling
1 Ichidan verb (intransitive)
To be blurry / out of focus
Describes a visual state where outlines or details are indistinct or lack sharpness.
Example
メガネ が ない と 、 全部 ぼやけて 見える 。
Without my glasses, everything looks blurry.
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2 Ichidan verb (intransitive)
To be vague / unclear
Refers to abstract concepts like memories, arguments, or meanings losing clarity or precision.
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