NichiDict

のろい

N2
鈍い
[noroi]
Illustration for 鈍い

Meanings

1.Adj-i

thickheaded; obtuse; stupid

2.Adj-i

slow; sluggish; inert; lethargic

3.Adj-i

indulgent (esp. to the opposite sex); doting

Other Readings

鈍い」 has another reading with different meanings.

Examples

あいつは動きが鈍いなあ。

That guy's movements are so slow.

彼は反応が鈍いので何度も説明しなければならない。

His movements are slow and troublesome.

彼は何度説明しても理解できず、本当に鈍かった

No matter how many times I explained, he couldn't understand — he was really obtuse.