Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 鈍い(にぶい) in Japanese

鈍い
JLPT 2
Kana Reading
にぶい, のろい
Romaji
nibui, noroi
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    adjective (keiyoushi)
    Meaning
    dull (e.g. a knife); blunt
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    thickheaded; obtuse; stupid
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    dull (sound); dim (light)
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    slow; sluggish; inert; lethargic
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    indulgent (esp. to the opposite sex); doting


Kanji in this word

JLPT 2

12 strokes

dull, slow, foolish, blunt

On'Yomi: ドン

Kun'Yomi: にぶ.い, にぶ.る, にぶ-, なま.る, なまく.ら

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