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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呆然

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

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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

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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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茶の間

Kana: ちゃのま

Romaji: chanoma

Translation / Meaning:

living room (Japanese style)

共働き

Kana: ともばたらき

Romaji: tomobataraki

Translation / Meaning:

double income

公募

Kana: こうぼ

Romaji: koubo

Translation / Meaning:

public appeal; public contribution

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

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