Translation and Meaning of: 呆然 - bouzen
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 呆然 (bouzen) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: bouzen
Kana: ぼうぜん
Type: noun
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Translation / Meaning: amazed
Meaning in English: dumbfounded;overcome with surprise;in blank amazement
Definition: He looks surprised or confused and can't think of anything.
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Explanation and Etymology - (呆然) bouzen
呆然 is a Japanese word meaning "to be stunned" or "to be perplexed". The word is composed of the characters 呆 (meaning "stupid" or "silly") and 然 (meaning "like this" or "in such a way"). The etymology of the word goes back to the Heian period (794-1185), when the word was written as あふれる (afureru) and meant "to be full" or "to be overflowing". Over time, the word evolved into its current meaning of "being stunned".How to Write in Japanese - (呆然) bouzen
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Synonyms and Similar - (呆然) bouzen
See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:
愕然; 呆気; 呆気然; 呆然とする; 呆然とした; 愕然とする; 愕然とした
Words containing: 呆然
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Words with the same pronunciation: ぼうぜん bouzen
Example Sentences - (呆然) bouzen
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Other words of the same type: noun
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "amazed" é "(呆然) bouzen". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.