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呆ける 【ぼける】

  1. [v1,vi] to grow senile; to be childish with age
  2. [v1,vi] to be mentally slow; to be befuddled
  3. [v1,vi] to play stupid; to say something stupid (oft. on purpose; esp. as part of a comedic routine)
  4. [aux-v,v1] to become engrossed in; to become absorbed in
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Kanji Meanings On Readings Kun Readings Grade
Be Amazed, Disgusted, Shocked ホウ ほけ.る, ぼ.ける, あき.れる, おろか