English–Japanese
“unclear” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajiaimai
Example
先生の説明は曖昧です。sen sei no setsu mei wa ai mai de su
The teacher's explanation is unclear.
How to say “unclear” in Japanese
“Unclear” in Japanese is 曖昧 (aimai).
Describes something whose meaning, intent, or boundaries are not clear enough to support one definite interpretation.
Example sentences with 曖昧
予定がまだ曖昧です。yo tei ga ma da ai mai de su
The plans are still vague.
Tips for using 曖昧
- In conversation, an 曖昧な返事 (aimai na henji) often avoids stating a clear yes or no, so it may sound polite but leave the listener uncertain.