English–Japanese
“dull” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajinibui
Example
このナイフは鈍いです。ko no na i fu wa nibu i de su
This knife is dull.
How to say “dull” in Japanese
“Dull” in Japanese is 鈍い (nibui).
Expresses reduced sharpness or speed, as when a knife cuts poorly or a response comes slowly.
Example sentences with 鈍い
その薬を飲むと、痛みが鈍くなります。so no kusuri o no mu to ita mi ga nibu ku na ri ma su
When I take that medicine, the pain becomes dull.
Tips for using 鈍い
- In Japanese, 鈍い (nibui) can describe a knife that cuts poorly as well as a reaction that is slow, whereas English dull often refers to something boring.