茫々

茫茫

Readings

Kana: ぼうぼう、もうもう

Romaji: boubou, moumou

Definitions

noun

adv

adv-to

1

wide expanse of flat surface (e.g. sea, plains)

Note: word usually written using kana alone

2

endless

Note: word usually written using kana alone

noun

n-suf

adv

adv-to

3

rampant growth of (weeds, hair)

Note: word usually written using kana alone

Kanji

茫

Readings: ボウ、 とお.い

Meanings: wide, extensive

Example Sentence

その島(しま)の飛行場(ひこうじょう)は、今(いま)では草(くさ)がぼうぼうだ。

➥The airfield on the island is now covered with weeds.