JLPT N1 Advanced
斑
「むら」
Unevenness, patchiness, or inconsistency in appearance, quality, or behavior
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斑 kanji form
ムラ katakana form
1 Noun, Na-adjective
Patchy / Uneven
Describes a visual lack of uniformity, such as uneven coloring, varying thickness, or splotchy textures.
Example
壁 を ペンキ で 塗った けど 、 少し むら が できて しまっ た 。
I painted the wall, but it came out a little patchy.
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2 Noun, Na-adjective
Inconsistent / Unpredictable
Refers to a lack of stability or consistency in human behavior, mood, or performance quality.
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