Word details

おぼつかない

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word おぼつかない.

Dictionary

Entry

ぼつかない覚束ないかくそくない~い Adj.Usually kanaFreq #13885
1

uncertain; doubtful; unpromising

Examples
こんな天気にかれが来るかどうかおぼつかないと思う。
I have some doubts about his coming in this weather.
2

unreliable; unsteady; insecure; shaky; faltering

3

unclear; vague; hazy; indistinct

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

memorize, learn, remember, awake, sober up

12 strokesFrequency 710JLPT N2Grade 4

On

カク

Kun

おぼ.えるさ.ますさ.めるさと.る

bundle, sheaf, ream, tie in bundles, govern, manage, control

7 strokesFrequency 918JLPT N2Grade 4

On

ソク

Kun

たばたば.ねるつかつか.ねる

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