English–Japanese
“grow dull” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajiniburu
Example
勉強しないと、頭の働きが鈍ります。ben kyō shi na i to atama no hatara ki ga nibu ri ma su
If you do not study, your mind grows dull.
How to say “grow dull” in Japanese
“Grow dull” in Japanese is 鈍る (niburu).
Describes something becoming less sharp, responsive, or capable than it was before.
Example sentences with 鈍る
長く練習を休むと、運動選手の勘が鈍ります。naga ku ren shū o yasu mu to un dō sen shu no kan ga nibu ri ma su
When an athlete takes a long break from practice, their instincts become less sharp.
Tips for using 鈍る
- Although English dull can describe something boring, this Japanese verb in this sense describes a decline in mental sharpness.