Translation guide
Describes something visually unclear, indistinct, or out of focus. Can also refer to unclear boundaries, memories, or distinctions.
The photo is blurred.
The line is blurred.
Describing an image, photo, or view that is not sharp.
Past tense of ぼやける (to become blurred). Commonly used for photos, vision, or images that are out of focus.
The photo is blurred.
The distant scenery looks blurred.
Literally 'out of focus'. Often used for photos or camera focus issues. More technical than ぼやけた.
This photo is out of focus.
Formal term meaning 'unclear' or 'indistinct', used for images, writing, or details.
Describing when the line between two things is not clear.
Means 'vague' or 'ambiguous'. Used for unclear boundaries, definitions, or statements.
The boundary between public and private is blurred.
His explanation was blurred (vague).
Can also be used metaphorically for unclear distinctions, similar to 'blurred lines'.
Formal term meaning 'unclear' or 'obscure', used for distinctions or outlines.
Describing a memory or feeling that is not clear or sharp.
Means 'hazy', 'vague', or 'dim'. Often used for memories or impressions.
My childhood memories are blurred.
I only have a blurred memory of his face.
Means 'dim', 'hazy', or 'faint'. Often used in literary contexts for memories or moonlight.
I trace my blurred memories.
Means 'hazy' or 'misty', often for vision or memories. Can imply something is clouded.
My vision is blurred and I can't see well.
ぼやけた is primarily for visual blurriness, while あいまいな is for abstract vagueness. However, ぼやけた can be used metaphorically for boundaries or memories.
The photo is blurred.
The definition is blurred (vague).
It cannot be identified from a blurred image.
The line between reality and fantasy is blurred.
The difference between the two is blurred.