ぼける

呆ける惚ける耄ける

[bokeru]

Definitions

1.Ichidan verb; intransitive verb

to grow senile; to be childish with age

2.Ichidan verb; intransitive verb

to be mentally slow; to be befuddled

3.Ichidan verb; intransitive verb

to play stupid; to say something stupid (oft. on purpose; esp. as part of a comedic routine)

最近さいきん物忘れものわすれが多くおおくてぼけてきたかもしれない。

I have been forgetful lately and might be losing my edge.

まだ若いわかいのにぼけたようなことを言うゆうなと叱らしかられた。

I was scolded for saying something absent-minded despite being young.

頭あたまがぼけないよう毎朝まいあさ計算けいさん問題もんだいを解いといている。

I solve math problems every morning to keep my mind sharp.