ぼやく

• 読み: ぼやく
• ローマ字: boyaku
• 発音: /bo.ja.kɯ/

意味

To grumble; to complain; to mutter grievances. Describes low-key, ongoing complaints rather than loud protests.

A Group 1 (godan) intransitive verb. Typically written in hiragana. Implies a quieter, more resigned form of complaining compared to 文句を言う. Often used when someone grumbles about daily frustrations without expecting resolution. Has a slightly humorous or sympathetic tone.

例文

1. 父はいつも仕事の愚痴をぼやいている。
2. 天気が悪いとぼやいても仕方がない。
3. 隣の席の同僚が給料についてぼやいていた。

使い方ガイド

場面: daily life, workplace, family

トーン: humorous

起源と歴史

Onomatopoeic origin, evoking the murmuring sound of someone muttering complaints under their breath. Related to the image of something blurry or unclear (ぼやける), suggesting indistinct grumbling.

文化的背景

時代: Modern

世代: All ages

社会的背景: Universal