expression
Casual, often dismissive expression for something that fails to engage or entertain. Equivalent to つまらない in informal speech.
この映画、つまらん。
This movie is boring.
彼の話はいつもつまらん。
His stories are always dull.
expression
insignificant; trivial; worthless
Used to dismiss something as lacking value or importance. Often carries a nuance of 'not worth bothering with'.
そんなつまらんことで怒るな。
Don't get angry over such a trivial thing.
つまらん物ですが、どうぞ。
It's nothing much, but please take it. (humble offering)
expression
Expresses that something is laughably stupid or makes no sense. Stronger than just 'boring'.
つまらん言い訳はやめろ。
Stop making silly excuses.
そんなつまらん噂を信じるな。
Don't believe such absurd rumors.
expression
useless; pointless; disappointing
Conveys that something is futile or falls short of expectations. Often used when an effort or outcome is seen as a waste.
こんな結果じゃ、つまらん。
With results like this, it's pointless.
つまらんことに時間を使った。
I wasted time on something useless.
Noun/adjective meaning 'boredom' or 'tedious'. More formal than つまらん.
Contraction of つまらない. The kanji 詰まらん is ateji; the word is usually written in kana.