間抜け

まぬけ
Alternative readings: マヌケ
Frequency:
1

Stupid, foolish, or idiotic (used as a na-adjective to describe someone or something as foolish).

Na-AdjectiveNoun

Examples

そんな間抜けなミスは誰にでもあるよ。

Everyone makes such a foolish mistake sometimes.

彼は間抜けな顔をして驚いていた。

He looked surprised with a silly expression on his face.

間抜けな返事をしてしまって恥ずかしかった。

I gave a foolish answer and felt embarrassed.

2

A fool; an idiot; a blockhead (used as a noun for a foolish person).

Noun

Examples

彼はいつも間抜けでみんなにからかわれている。

He's always being foolish and everyone teases him.

あんな間抜けに仕事は任せられないよ。

You can't entrust work to such a fool.

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