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とぼける

Usually written in kana. Kanji spelling

to play dumb; to feign ignorance; to play innocent; to have a blank facial expression

common word Also written

Meaning

  1. v1vi
    to play dumb; to feign ignorance; to play innocent; to have a blank facial expression
  2. v1vi
    to play the fool
  3. v1vi
    to be in one's dotage
  4. v1vi
    to be mentally slow; to be befuddled
  5. aux-vv1
    to become engrossed in; to become absorbed in
  6. v1vi
    to become frayed and dishevelled (of hair, grass, etc.); to be fluffy