おぼろ

na-adjective

hazy; dim; faint; vague

Describes something visually unclear, such as moonlight, memories, or outlines. Often used in poetic or literary contexts.

• おぼろな月つき明あかりの下したを歩あるいた。

  I walked under the hazy moonlight.

• 子こ供どもの頃ころの記き憶おくはおぼろだ。

  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、ご飯はんにのせるとおいしい。

  This minced seasoned fish is delicious on rice.