also: なまる
鈍る · godan verb (-ru)
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 鈍る | 鈍らない |
| Polite | 鈍ります | 鈍りません |
| Past polite | 鈍りました | 鈍りませんでした |
| Past | 鈍った | 鈍らなかった |
| Te-form | 鈍って | 鈍らないで |
| Desire | 鈍りたい | 鈍りたくない |
| Potential | 鈍れる | 鈍れない |
| Passive | 鈍られる | 鈍られない |
| Causative | 鈍らせる | 鈍らせない |
| Causative passive | 鈍らせられるalso 鈍らされる | 鈍らせられないalso 鈍らされない |
| Volitional | 鈍ろう | |
| Polite volitional | 鈍りましょう | |
| Imperative | 鈍れ | 鈍るな |
| Conditional | 鈍れば | 鈍らなければ |
| Tara conditional | 鈍ったら | 鈍らなかったら |
godan verb (-ru), intransitive verb
become blunt; grow dull
Describes a blade, tool, or edge losing sharpness. Also used figuratively for senses, feelings, or mental sharpness becoming dull.
この包丁はよく使うのですぐに鈍る。
This kitchen knife gets blunt quickly because I use it often.
It is said that your sense of taste dulls as you age.
godan verb (-ru), intransitive verb
Used for a decline in ability, performance, or intensity. Common with nouns like 動き, 勢い, 判断力, or 感覚.
疲れていると判断力が鈍る。
When you are tired, your judgment weakens.
雨のせいで選手の動きが鈍った。
The players' movements slowed down because of the rain.
After continued use, this knife's edge has become dull.
Lack of sleep dulls your judgment.
Lack of exercise has made my movements sluggish.
Drinking alcohol slows down your reactions.