NichiDict

鈍い

N2
にぶい
[nibui]
Illustration for 鈍い

Meanings

1.Adj-i

dull (e.g. a knife); blunt

2.Adj-i

thickheaded; obtuse; stupid

3.Adj-i

dull (sound, color, etc.); dim (light)

4.Adj-i

slow; sluggish; inert; lethargic

5.Adj-i

insensitive; dull (e.g. reflexes); unperceptive; unfeeling

Other Readings

「鈍い」 has another reading with different meanings.

Examples

切れ味が悪くなったので鈍い包丁を砥石で研いだ。

The kitchen knife had become dull, so I sharpened it.

長年使った包丁の切れ味はかなり鈍かった。

The knife that had been used for years was quite dull.

この新しいナイフはまだ鈍くないはずだ。

This new knife shouldn't be dull yet.