しらける

Also written 白ける

Meanings

1. Ichidan verb, Intransitive to be dampened (of the mood, interest, etc.); to be spoiled (e.g. of the atmosphere); to become subdued; to turn sour; to become unamused; to become bored; to become apathetic
2. to turn white; to fade (to white); to grow light (at dawn)

Example sentences

• あいつがいると座が白ける。
  That man is a wet blanket.
• 今日の若い世代はしらけている。
  It is said that the younger generation today is apathetic.
• 彼の言葉で座がしらけた。
  What he said cast a chill on the gathering.
• 座がしらけないように話をした。
  I kept the ball rolling by talking.

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