Meaning

Primary

Vague

Word Type

adjective, adverb

Explanation

Something with a vague nature is also quite vague.

Note that you need to add to the end of this word to make it an adverb, and たる to make it an adjective!

Reading

ばくぜん
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

漠然とした不安を感じながら、私は川の流れを見詰めていました。

While I was looking at the flow of the river I had a vague feeling of anxiety.

Kanji Composition