間抜け

Foolishness or stupidity stemming from being absent-minded, clumsy, or slow to react.

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マヌケ used for emphasis

Noun, Na-adjective

"Foolish" / "Idiotic"

Describes stupidity characterized by absent-mindedness, cluelessness, or a comical lack of situational awareness.

Example

なんて間抜けな間違いをしたんだろう。

What a stupid mistake I made.

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間抜け

まぬけ

Foolishness or stupidity stemming from being absent-minded, clumsy, or slow to react.

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この言葉を覚えましょう。

Let's memorize this word.

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