desolate, vague, dim

About this kanji

The kanji 漠, pronounced 'baku', conveys a sense of being desolate, vague, or dim. It is primarily used in nouns and adjectives rather than verbs. A common compound is 漠然 (ばくぜん), which means 'vague' and describes something that lacks clarity. Another example is 漠視 (ばくし), meaning 'neglect', often used in contexts where something important is overlooked. Additionally, there's the word 広漠 (こうばく), which translates to 'vast', emphasizing immense space. This kanji often conveys a feeling of emptiness or indistinctness, making it useful in describing abstract concepts or physical spaces.

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Example sentences

• 漠然とした不安を感じる。

  I feel a vague anxiety.

Meanings across languages

English

desolate, vague, dim

Tiếng Việt

hoang vắng, mờ mịt, mơ hồ

日本語

荒れ果てる, 曖昧

한국어

황량한, 모호한, 어두운

中文

荒凉, 模糊, 暗

id

gundul, kabur, redup

th

เปล่า, คลุมเครือ, มืดสนิท

es

desolado, vago, débil

fr

désolé, vague, flou

de

öde, vage, dimm

pt

desolado, vago, fraco

Common compounds

• 漠然ばくぜんvague, indistinct
• 漠視ばくしneglect, overlook
• 広漠こうばくvast, expansive