“Shot in the dark” in Japanese
Short answer
Shot in the dark in Japanese is “当てずっぽう” (atezuppou). Full meaning: (random) guess, guesswork, shot in the dark, conjecture.
Other ways to say “Shot in the dark” in Japanese
闇夜の鉄砲
yamiyonoteppou aimless attempt, shot in the dark, crapshoot
闇夜に鉄砲
yamiyoniteppou aimless attempt, shot in the dark
闇夜の礫
yamiyonotsubute aimless attempt, crapshoot, shot in the dark
当てずっぽ
atezuppo (random) guess, guesswork, shot in the dark, conjecture
あてずっぽ
atezuppo (random) guess, guesswork, shot in the dark, conjecture
あてずっぽう
atezuppou (random) guess, guesswork, shot in the dark, conjecture
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