Meaning

Primary

Idiot

Alternative

Fool

Word Type

noun

Explanation

Someone who's shocked at everything all the time will seem like an idiot. At this point, putting your drinks in a glass shouldn't be surprising. I mean, come on. Only a fool lets himself be shocked by everything he sees.

Reading

ぼけ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

Remember when you learned 呆ける? Well just cut the part off the end and it's exactly the same! If you can remember that, you'll remember this reading as well.

Context

Context Sentences

この呆け!ちゃんと前見て歩け。

You, idiot! Look straight ahead and walk.

それは呆けの言うことだ。

That is what a fool would say.

Kanji Composition