Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 冴えない(さえない) in Japanese

冴えない, 冱えない
Kana Reading
さえない
Romaji
saenai
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), adjective (keiyoushi)
    Meaning
    dark; dull; sullen
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    unsatisfactory; dissatisfying
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    unattractive; unappealing
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    boring; uninteresting


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On'Yomi: ゴ, コ

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On'Yomi: ゴ, コ

Kun'Yomi: さ.える, こお.る, ひ.える

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