A1
Idiom
Neutral
Meaning
To speak vaguely to avoid giving a clear answer.
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Cultural Background
The phrase is a perfect example of 'kuuki o yomu' (reading the air). In meetings, it is often seen as a necessary skill to avoid conflict.
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Use with a smile
When you use this, a polite smile makes it much more socially acceptable.
Meaning
To speak vaguely to avoid giving a clear answer.
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Use with a smile
When you use this, a polite smile makes it much more socially acceptable.
Test Yourself
Which phrase means to be vague?
What is the correct idiom?
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: お茶を濁す
The others mean to drink or boil tea.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercises
Which phrase means to be vague?
Choose
A1
What is the correct idiom?
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: お茶を濁す
The others mean to drink or boil tea.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNot necessarily. It is a way to avoid the truth without being aggressive.
Related Phrases
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曖昧にする
synonymTo make vague
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はぐらかす
synonymTo dodge
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