Meaning

Primary

Insensitive

Alternatives

Thickheaded, Obtuse

Word Type

な adjective, noun

Explanation

If you’re too dull to have feeling, you’re insensitive, or thickheaded.

鈍感 often means someone's not very tuned in to emotions or what's happening around them. It's like they can miss subtle romantic hints or not sense the silent tension in a room.

Reading

どんかん
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

あんたって、ほんと鈍感。今はフグの話はしたくないの。それくらい空気を読んでよ。

You are really insensitive. I don’t feel like talking about Fugu right now. Take a hint.

Kanji Composition