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ぼけなす

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word ぼけなす

惚け茄子
ボケナス
Noun
Freq #61428
1

Derogatory; Word usually written using kana alone

slow-witted person; dimwit; halfwit

2

Orig. meaning

faded, dull-colored eggplant

Kanji in this Word

11 strokes
Frequency: 2486
Grade 9

Meanings

fall in love with
admire
grow senile

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
コツ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ほけ.る
ぼ.ける
ほ.れる
8 strokes
JLPT N1
Grade 9

Meanings

eggplant

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
なす
3 strokes
Frequency: 72
JLPT N4
Grade 1

Meanings

child
sign of the rat
11PM-1AM
first sign of Chinese zodiac

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
-こ
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
ねっ
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