N1
ぼうぜん (bōzen)
茫然
dumbfounded; bewildered; speechless (due to shock or surprise)
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Describes a state of being utterly stunned, bewildered, or lost for words, often due to shock, surprise, or overwhelming emotion. Usually precedes と, becoming 「茫然と (bōzen to)」 or 「茫然とする (bōzen to suru)」.
📝 Example Sentences
突然の事故の知らせに、彼は茫然として立ち尽くした。
He stood dumbfounded by the news of the sudden accident.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "茫然"!
試験の結果を聞いて、あまりの不合格に彼は_______自失した。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 予想外の悪い結果に驚き、呆然として自分を見失う様子を「茫然自失」と言います。
English: '茫然自失' describes being utterly stunned and losing oneself due to a surprisingly bad result.
English: '茫然自失' describes being utterly stunned and losing oneself due to a surprisingly bad result.
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