This is the 7811th most frequent Japanese word.
呆け
"呆け" (ぼけ) refers to senility, mental fog, or dullness.
Here, '呆け' is used to express being dazed or overwhelmed by something impressive.
その映画の美しい映像に呆けてしまった。
I was stunned by the beautiful visuals of that movie.
In this example, '呆け' describes being distracted or not paying attention due to preoccupation.
スマホに夢中で呆けたように周りが見えていなかった。
While engrossed in the smartphone, I seemed oblivious to my surroundings.
In this sentence, '呆け' refers to a state of mental decline or forgetfulness often associated with aging.