Word

鈍い

にぶい
CommonJLPT N2

Meanings

  1. I-adjective

    dull (e.g. a knife); blunt

  2. I-adjective

    thickheaded; obtuse; stupid

  3. I-adjective

    dull (sound, color, etc.); dim (light)

  4. I-adjective

    slow; sluggish; inert; lethargic

  5. I-adjective

    insensitive; dull (e.g. reflexes); unperceptive; unfeeling

In Spanish

  1. insensible

Kanji in this word

Example sentences

  • たとえ私わたしは頭あたまが鈍にぶくとも少すくなくとも勤勉きんべんだ。

    If I am dull, I am at least industrious.

    Aunque sea lento, igual soy esforzado.

    Tatoeba #203489(opens in a new tab)
  • お兄にいさんと比くらべて、彼かれは運動神経うんどうしんけいが鈍にぶい。

    Compared with his brother, he is a poor athlete.

    Tatoeba #227196(opens in a new tab)

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