Vocabulary
What does 惚ける (ぼける, bokeru) mean?
惚ける (ぼける, bokeru) means to become senile; to play dumb, make a joke.
Quick facts| Reading | ぼける |
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| Romaji | bokeru |
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| Level (estimated, JLPT framework) | N1 |
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N1 · estimated, JLPT frameworkbokeru
to become senile; to play dumb, make a joke
Example sentences
祖父は年を取って惚けてきた。
My grandfather has grown old and become senile.
彼はわざと惚けて場を和ませた。
He deliberately played dumb to lighten the mood.
