“Absently” in Japanese
Short answer
Absently in Japanese is “ぼさっと” (bosatto). Full meaning: absent-mindedly, absently, idly, blankly, vacantly.
Other ways to say “Absently” in Japanese
ぼそっと
bosotto absent-mindedly, absently, idly, blankly, vacantly; in a subdued voice, in undertones, in a whisper, in a mumble, in a murmur
我にもなく
warenimonaku in spite of oneself, absently, involuntarily
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