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N2 I-adjective

呆気(あっけ)ないnot enough, too quick (short, long, etc.)

    Dictionary Definition

    1. I-adjective

      1.

      unsatisfying, disappointing, abrupt, not enough, too quick, too short, over too soon

      Usually written using kana alone

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    呆気ない 【あっけない】

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      呆気(あっけ)ない結末(けつまつ)小説(しょうせつ)()れません。

      Novels with an anticlimactic ending do not sell. {not enough, too quick (short, long, etc.)}

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      強敵(きょうてき)試合(しあい)呆気(あっけ)なく()けてしまいました。

      I was utterly defeated by a strong opponent in the match. {not enough, too quick (short, long, etc.)}

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      映画(えいが)結末(けつまつ)呆気(あっけ)なかったので、ガッカリしました。

      I was disappointed because the ending of the movie was not impressive. {not enough, too quick (short, long, etc.)}

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      ライバルには呆気(あっけ)なく(やぶ)れてしまったものの、(おお)くの(こと)(まな)べました。

      Although I was defeated by my rival without a fight, I was able to learn a lot. {not enough, too quick (short, long, etc.)}

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      試合(しあい)呆気(あっけ)なく(やぶ)れるものなら、観客(かんきゃく)(せき)からブーイングが()んでくるだろう。

      If one loses miserably in a match, they will probably be booed from the audience. {not enough, too quick (short, long, etc.)}

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