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State & Condition

ぼやぼや

boya-boya

Being vague and unfocused

A state of lacking sharpness or attentiveness. Being slow to act or respond due to absent-mindedness.

💡A teacher scolding a daydreaming student — 'Stop being boya-boya and focus on the lesson!'

Example

ぼやぼやしていると置いて行くよ。

If you keep being boya-boya, we'll leave without you.

Quiz yourself

Don't just stand there ___! The bus is about to leave!

○○してないで!バスが出ちゃうよ!

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Intermediate