“Absent-mindedness” in Japanese
Short answer
Absent-mindedness in Japanese is “上の空” (uwanosora). Full meaning: inattention, absent-mindedness.
Other ways to say “Absent-mindedness” in Japanese
喪神
soushin absent-mindedness, stupor, stupefaction, abstraction, being stunned; fainting
うわの空
uwanosora inattention, absent-mindedness
ウワの空
uwanosora inattention, absent-mindedness
ウワノソラ
uwanosora inattention, absent-mindedness
うわのそら
uwanosora inattention, absent-mindedness
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