ボケる
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word ボケる
1
to grow senile; to be childish with age
Examples
最近、物忘れが激しくて。少しボケてきたのかな？
Could I be going soft in the head? I forget things so easily these days.
2
to be mentally slow; to be befuddled
3
to play stupid; to say something stupid (oft. on purpose; esp. as part of a comedic routine)
Kanji in this Word
呆
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
惚
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
耄
10 strokes
Meanings
senility
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ボウ
モウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
おいぼ.れる
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