鈍にぶい

i-adjective

dull; blunt

Describes a blade, edge, or point that has lost its sharpness.

• この包ほう丁ちょうは鈍にぶいから、研とがないと切きれない。

  This kitchen knife is dull, so it won't cut unless I sharpen it.

i-adjective

thickheaded; obtuse; stupid

Refers to a person who is slow to understand or lacking in mental sharpness. Can be insulting.

• 彼かれは鈍にぶいから、冗じょう談だんが通つうじないことが多おおい。

  He's thickheaded, so jokes often don't get through to him.

i-adjective

dull; dim; muted

Used for sounds, colors, light, or sensations that lack brightness, clarity, or intensity.

• 鈍にぶい音おとが壁かべの向むこうから聞きこえた。

  A dull sound came from the other side of the wall.

• この部屋へやは照しょう明めいが鈍にぶくて、本ほんが読よみにくい。

  The lighting in this room is dim, making it hard to read.

i-adjective

slow; sluggish; lethargic

Describes movement, reaction, or activity that is lacking speed or energy.

• 朝あさは体からだが鈍にぶくて、なかなか動うごけない。

  My body feels sluggish in the morning and I can't get moving easily.

i-adjective

insensitive; unperceptive; dull

Refers to a person's senses, intuition, or emotional awareness being slow or lacking sharpness.

• 彼かれは人ひとの気き持もちに鈍にぶいところがある。

  He can be a bit insensitive to other people's feelings.