How to say "Vague" in Japanese

When translating "vague" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 漠然 and うやむや. In Japanese, 漠然 (ばくぜん (bakuzen)) is typically associated with "vague, obscure, hazy (often about thoughts, feelings, plans)" (Syllabus Level: N2) and represents Similar to 曖昧 but often implies a larger, less defined sense of vagueness, especially concerning abstract ideas, future plans, or feelings, rather than specific details or expressions.. 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!