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あっけない

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word あっけない

呆気ない
~い Adj.
Usually kana
Freq #7294
1

unsatisfying; disappointing; abrupt; not enough; too quick; too short; over too soon

Examples
休暇はいつもあっけなく終わる。
The holidays always end all too soon.

Kanji in this Word

7 strokes
Frequency: 1848

Meanings

be amazed
disgusted
shocked

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ホウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ほけ.る
ぼ.ける
あき.れる
おろか
6 strokes
Frequency: 113
JLPT N4
Grade 1

Meanings

spirit
mind
air
atmosphere
mood

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
いき
12 strokes
Frequency: 274
JLPT N2
Grade 4

Meanings

nothingness
none
ain't
nothing
nil
not

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
な.い
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