のろい

i-adjective

thickheaded; obtuse; stupid

Describes a person who is slow to understand or mentally dull. Often used in casual, critical contexts.

See also: 鈍い (にぶい)

• 彼かれはのろいから、説せつ明めいしてもなかなかわからない。

  He's thickheaded, so even if you explain it, he doesn't get it easily.

i-adjective

slow; sluggish; lethargic

Refers to slow movement, action, or progress. Can describe people, animals, or processes.

See also: 鈍い (にぶい)

• このパソコンはのろくて、作さ業ぎょうがはかどらない。

  This computer is slow, so I can't get my work done.

• 亀かめはのろいけど、着ちゃく実じつに進すすむ。

  Turtles are slow, but they make steady progress.

i-adjective

indulgent; doting

Used especially for someone who is overly soft or indulgent toward the opposite sex; implies being easily swayed or lenient.

• 彼かれは彼かの女じょにのろいから、何なんでも言いうことを聞きいてしまう。

  He's so doting on her that he ends up doing whatever she says.