ぼ
 
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adverb, adverb taking the と particle, takes する

Onomatopoeic or mimetic word.
  1. dimly, faintly, indistinctly, vaguely. Also written as 呆んやり.
  2. absentmindedly, vacantly, carelessly.
  3. idly, aimlessly.

noun

  1. absence of mind, fool, blockhead, dunce.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
ぼ
 
ん
 
や
 
り
ぼんやり ✔
 
ボ
 
ン
 
ヤ
 
リ
ボンヤリ