Translation of Japanese word "曖昧" to English
曖昧
あいまい
[aimai]
IPA: /aimai/
Meaning
AdjectiveNot clearly expressed; stated in indefinite terms.
How to use
曖昧 (aimai) — 'vague / ambiguous / unclear'. な-adjective. 曖昧な態度 — vague attitude. 曖昧な表現 — ambiguous expression.
🇬🇧 English
vague / ambiguous
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 曖昧
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): あいまい
Romaji Transcription: aimai
Example Sentences
この説明は曖昧です。
このせいめいはあいまいです。
This explanation is unclear.
彼女は曖昧な意見を持っています。
かのじょはあいまいないきんをもっています。
She has an unclear opinion.
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What does the Japanese word "曖昧" mean?▼
The Japanese word "曖昧" means "vague / ambiguous" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "曖昧"?▼
The word "曖昧" is read as "あいまい" (aimai). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Unclear and ambiguous.".
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