na-adjective
Describes something visually unclear, such as moonlight, memories, or outlines. Often used in poetic or literary contexts.
おぼろな月明かりの下を歩いた。
I walked under the hazy moonlight.
子供の頃の記憶はおぼろだ。
My childhood memories are vague.
noun
minced and seasoned fried fish or meat
Culinary term; often used in compound names like おぼろ豆腐 or おぼろ昆布. Compare with そぼろ, which is drier and crumbly.
See also: そぼろ
このおぼろは、ご飯にのせるとおいしい。
This minced seasoned fish is delicious on rice.
そぼろ is dry and crumbly minced meat or fish, while おぼろ is moist and paste-like.
The origin is uncertain. The kanji 朧 is a phono-semantic compound meaning 'dim' or 'hazy', but the word itself is likely a native Japanese term.