Japanese

Adverb

ぼうっと ‎(romaji bōtto)

1. Unclearly, indistinctly, vaguely.
2. The sound of a fire burning strongly.
3. By extension, indicating that someone's face is flushing red: blushingly.

Alternative forms

• ぼおっと
• ぼーっと

Synonyms

• ぼっと (botto)
• ぼんやり (bon'yari) (indistinctly)

Antonyms

• はっきり (hakkiri): clear, distinct