Meaning

Primary

Dull

Alternative

Thickheaded

Word Type

い adjective

Explanation

This is a single kanji with an on the end, meaning you know it's probably an adjective. What's the adjective form of dull? It's dull.

Reading

にぶい
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)
のろい
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

To remember the reading, think about how when you're inebriated (にぶ) you need to use a dull knife. The にぶい reading talks about a thing that is dull. For のろい, which refers to a dull mind (someone who's thickheaded). Think about a Norse (のろ) God, the God of dullbrains.

Context

Context Sentences

現在妊娠中で、お腹に時々鈍い痛みを感じるんですが、これは普通ですか。

I’m pregnant and sometimes I feel a dull pain in my stomach. Is this normal?

Kanji Composition