Word details

惚ける

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 惚ける.

Dictionary

Entry

惚ける呆けるうけ耄けるIchidan verbFreq #53390
1

Intransitive verb

to be mentally slow; to be befuddled

2

Word usually written using kana alone; Auxiliary verb

to become engrossed in; to become absorbed in

3

Intransitive verb; Occ. written as 蓬ける

to become frayed and dishevelled (of hair, grass, etc.); to be fluffy

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

be amazed, disgusted, shocked

7 strokesFrequency 1,848

On

ホウ

Kun

ほけ.るぼ.けるあき.れるおろか

senility

10 strokes

On

ボウモウ

Kun

おいぼ.れる

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