茫然
Reading: ぼうぜん
Meaning: dumbfounded, stunned, bewildered
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Example Sentence
I stood there dumbfounded by the sudden news.
Usage Notes
Describes a state of being stunned or bewildered, often by surprising or shocking events. Usually used with 'と' or 'として'.
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