Word details

ぼけなす

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

Dictionary

Entry

けなす惚け茄子ボケナスNounFreq #61428
1

Derogatory; Word usually written using kana alone

slow-witted person; dimwit; halfwit

2

Orig. meaning

faded, dull-colored eggplant

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

fall in love with, admire, grow senile

11 strokesFrequency 2,486Grade 9

On

コツ

Kun

ほけ.るぼ.けるほ.れる

eggplant

8 strokesJLPT N1Grade 9

On

Nanori

なす

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

3 strokesFrequency 72JLPT N4Grade 1

On

Kun

-こ

Nanori

ねっ

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