鈍い · i-adjective
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 鈍い | 鈍くない |
| Polite | 鈍いです | 鈍くないですalso 鈍くありません |
| Past polite | 鈍かったです | 鈍くなかったですalso 鈍くありませんでした |
| Past | 鈍かった | 鈍くなかった |
| Te-form | 鈍くて | 鈍くなくて |
| Adverbial | 鈍く | |
| Conditional | 鈍ければ | 鈍くなければ |
| Tara conditional | 鈍かったら | 鈍くなかったら |
This kitchen knife is dull, so it won't cut unless I sharpen it.
Refers to a person who is slow to understand or lacking in mental sharpness. Can be insulting.
彼は鈍いから、冗談が通じないことが多い。
He's thickheaded, so jokes often don't get through to him.
Used for sounds, colors, light, or sensations that lack brightness, clarity, or intensity.
鈍い音が壁の向こうから聞こえた。
A dull sound came from the other side of the wall.
この部屋は照明が鈍くて、本が読みにくい。
The lighting in this room is dim, making it hard to read.
Describes movement, reaction, or activity that is lacking speed or energy.
朝は体が鈍くて、なかなか動けない。
My body feels sluggish in the morning and I can't get moving easily.
insensitive; unperceptive; dull
Refers to a person's senses, intuition, or emotional awareness being slow or lacking sharpness.
彼は人の気持ちに鈍いところがある。
He can be a bit insensitive to other people's feelings.
Maybe because he's tired, his reactions are slow.
This knife's blade is dull, so it doesn't cut well.
My hands feel dull from the cold.
I'm sluggish because of lack of sleep.
The evening light gave off a dim, muted color.
鈍い describes someone slow to notice or react, the direct opposite of the sharp, quick-witted 機敏.
dull yellow; mustard yellow