鈍 い nibui
nibui
i-Adjective
1. dull (e.g. a knife); blunt
tashikani karewa shōshō nibuiga kimbenda.
Indeed he may be a little dull, but he is diligent.
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2. thickheaded; obtuse; stupid
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3. dull (sound, color, etc.); dim (light)
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4. slow; sluggish; inert; lethargic
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5. insensitive; dull (e.g. reflexes); unperceptive; unfeeling
Word Pronunciation
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Example Sentences
tashikani karewa shōshō nibuiga kimbenda.
Indeed he may be a little dull, but he is diligent.
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nibukute
て-form: Used to connect clauses, make requests, or chain actions
1. Slow and dull; Clumsy
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nibukattara
The "-tara" conditional form ("if/when…")
1. If/when it was dull/blunt.; If/when I was slow-witted.
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