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Japanese

ぼうぜんじしつ
Meaning: a state of stunned bewilderment and complete loss of composure
Part of Speech: Noun, Four-character idiom

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Example

事故の知らせを聞いた彼は、茫然自失のまま椅子に座り込んだ。
After hearing the news of the accident, he sat down in a daze.

Usage Notes

Describes being so shocked or overwhelmed that a person cannot think or act normally, especially after sudden bad news.

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