Both characters originally carry the idea of darkness or poor visibility, which gives the figurative sense of unclear meaning.
Both characters originally carry the idea of darkness or poor visibility, which gives the figurative sense of unclear meaning.
What does 曖昧 mean?
Lacking a clear shape, meaning or position.
How do you read 曖昧?
It is read あいまい, written aimai.
When would you use 曖昧?
The common sense covers words, answers, boundaries and responsibility; a separate, less common sense hints at disreputable dealings.
How is 曖昧 different from あやふや?
あやふや often suggests uncertainty or haziness; this can also describe deliberate refusal to make something clear.
How does 曖昧 change in a sentence?
A na-adjective: 曖昧な, 曖昧だ, 曖昧に.