na-adjective, noun
Describes statements, memories, boundaries, or situations that lack clarity or precision. Often used when something is intentionally or unintentionally left undefined.
彼の説明は曖昧で、何を言いたいのかよくわからなかった。
His explanation was vague, and I couldn't really understand what he wanted to say.
その規則の曖昧な点について質問した。
I asked about the ambiguous points in the rule.
na-adjective, noun
Used for people, businesses, or situations that seem untrustworthy or of questionable character. Often appears in set phrases like 曖昧宿 (a disreputable inn).
See also: 曖昧宿
あの店はなんだか曖昧な感じがする。
That shop gives off a somewhat shady vibe.
彼は曖昧な商売で生計を立てているらしい。
He seems to make a living through dubious business.
na-adjective, noun
Technical use in mathematics and computing for fuzzy logic, fuzzy sets, or imprecise data. Not used in everyday conversation for this meaning.
曖昧なデータを扱うためのアルゴリズムを開発した。
We developed an algorithm to handle fuzzy data.