How to say "Vague" in Japanese

When translating "vague" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 曖昧 and うやむや. In Japanese, 曖昧 (あいまい (aimai)) is typically associated with "vague; ambiguous; fuzzy" (Syllabus Level: N3) and represents Refers to explanations, specifications, behavioral states, or emotions being vague, unclear, or ambiguous. Opposing word: 明確 / 明らか. Often used as 曖昧な返事 or 曖昧な仕様. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Vague/ambiguous! "Don't dodge your confession of love with vague words and show your sweet side directly, Haruka-san!" ...っ! Vague attitude! B-Baka! I'm not dodging anything! I'm just... shy, you know? Well, I'll say it clearly. I love you the most in the world, so stay by my side forever! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『あいまい（曖昧）よ！『ハルカ部長、僕への愛の告白を曖昧に（曖昧な言葉で）誤魔化さないで、ストレートにデレてください！』って…っ！曖昧な態度！バカ！/// 誤魔化してなんてないわよ！ただ…恥ずかしいだけじゃない。…じゃあ、はっきり言うわ。世界一愛してるから、一生私の隣にいなさい！』. On the other hand, うやむや (うやむや (uyamuya)) maps to "vague; obscure; undecided; ambiguous; left unsettled" (Syllabus Level: N2) and represents Describes something that is left unclear or unresolved, often intentionally so, leaving doubt or ambiguity. Often used with にする. A literal translation of "vague" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!