This is the 6915th most frequent Japanese word.
ボケ
"ボケ" means "blur" or "haze" in photography, and "fool" or "blurred mind" in casual contexts.
In this sentence, ボケ refers to the blurriness or out-of-focus condition in a visual context.
この写真はボケているので見づらいです。
This photo is blurry, so it's hard to see.
Here, ボケ is used in the context of humor, meaning a silly or witty remark often meant for comedic effect.
彼は話しているときにいつも面白くボケをかまします。
He always makes funny jokes when speaking.
In this sentence, ボケ refers to mental confusion or senility, often in the context of aging.