vague in Japanese
vague in Japanese is 曖昧, 漠然 — vague means not clearly expressed, defined, or understood; lacking precise detail.
vague in Japanese
曖昧
Pronounced: aimai
Not clearly expressed; stated in indefinite terms.
漠然
Pronounced: bakuzen
Not clearly expressed; stated in indefinite terms.
What does "vague" mean?
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adj Not clearly expressed, defined, or understood; lacking precise detail.
"The instructions were too vague, so nobody knew where to begin."
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adj Not clearly seen, felt, or remembered; indistinct.
"A vague shape moved through the fog at the end of the road."
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vague in a sentence
- The instructions were too vague, so nobody knew where to begin.
- His directions were so vague that we got lost twice.
- A vague shape moved through the fog at the end of the road.
- She felt a vague sense of unease but could not say why.
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What is "vague" in Japanese?
"vague" in Japanese is 曖昧, 漠然. vague means: Not clearly expressed, defined, or understood; lacking precise detail.
How do you pronounce 曖昧?
"vague" in Japanese is 曖昧, pronounced "aimai".
How do you use "vague" in a sentence?
Example: "The instructions were too vague, so nobody knew where to begin." In Japanese, "vague" is 曖昧, 漠然.
Are there other ways to say "vague" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "vague": 曖昧, 漠然.
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