1.
out of focus; blurry
A photograph or image that is not in sharp focus. From ピント (focal point, from Dutch 'punt') + ボケ (blur, fading).
2.
off the mark; missing the point
Figuratively describes a remark, response, or action that completely misses the point or is irrelevant to the topic at hand.
Compound of ピント (focal point, from Dutch 'punt') and ボケ (blur, haziness). Originally a photography term that has expanded into everyday figurative use.
Usage
As a noun, it modifies other nouns directly (ピンボケの写真) or functions as a な-adjective-like modifier (ピンボケな回答). In the figurative sense, it describes anything that misses the target — remarks, policies, responses, or actions.
Common collocations
- ピンボケの写真 — blurry photo
- ピンボケな発言 — off-the-mark remark
- ピンボケな回答 — irrelevant answer
- ピンボケな対応 — misguided response