ぼうぼう
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word ぼうぼう
1
'taru' adjective
vast (ocean, desert, etc.); boundless; extensive
2
'taru' adjective
vague (e.g. memories); unclear; fuzzy; hazy
3
'taru' adjective
rampant (weeds, etc.); running wild; overgrown
Examples
その島の飛行場は、今では草がぼうぼうだ。
The airfield on the island is now covered with weeds.
4
'taru' adjective
unkempt (hair, beard, etc.); shaggy; scraggly
Kanji in this Word
茫
10 strokes
Meanings
wide
extensive
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ボウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
とお.い
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