expression
dull; uninteresting; boring; tedious
Describes something that lacks interest or excitement; often used in a slightly old-fashioned or literary tone.
つまらぬ話で時間を無駄にした。
I wasted time on a boring story.
expression
insignificant; unimportant; trivial; worthless
Used for things that lack value or importance; can carry a dismissive tone.
そんなつまらぬことで怒るな。
Don't get angry over such a trivial thing.
expression
Expresses that something is laughably unreasonable or stupid; often used in a scolding or dismissive manner.
つまらぬことを言うな。
Don't say silly things.
expression
useless; pointless; disappointing
Conveys that something is futile or falls short of expectations; often implies a sense of regret or frustration.
努力がつまらぬ結果に終わった。
The effort ended in a disappointing result.