Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 茫々(もうもう) in Japanese

茫々, 茫茫
Kana Reading
もうもう, ぼうぼう
Romaji
mōmō, bōbō
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    wide expanse of flat surface (e.g. sea, plains)
    Example sentence
    その飛行場は、がぼうぼう The airfield on the island is now covered with weeds.
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    endless
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    rampant growth of (weeds, hair)

Examples of 茫々, 茫茫, もうもう, ぼうぼう in a sentence



Kanji in this word

9 strokes

wide, extensive

On'Yomi: ボウ

Kun'Yomi: とお.い

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