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愚鈍 (ぐどん) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
na-adjective, noun
stupid ; dim-witted ; dull
Describes a person or their thinking as slow, lacking sharpness, or unintelligent. Often used critically or self-deprecatingly. Not a casual slang term; carries a somewhat formal or literary tone.
Kanji 愚 foolish, folly, absurdity Similar words 馬ば 鹿か 馬鹿 is a common, casual word for 'stupid' or 'foolish', while 愚鈍 is more formal and emphasizes slowness or lack of sharpness rather than outright foolishness.
鈍にぶ い 鈍い means 'dull' or 'slow' in a broader sense (e.g., slow movement, dull senses). 愚鈍 specifically refers to mental dullness or stupidity.
Etymology Compound of 愚 (foolish, stupid) and 鈍 (dull, slow). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the combination directly conveys the meaning of mental dullness.
が
情なさ
けない
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I'm ashamed of myself for making such a stupid mistake.
