Meaning

Primary

Tone Deafness

Alternatives

Tone Deaf, Off Key

Word Type

noun, な adjective, の adjective

Explanation

If you're stupid when it comes to sounds, then you're tone deaf.

Reading

おんち
  • 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

音痴なので、カラオケは苦手です。

I’m tone-deaf so I’m bad at karaoke.

Kanji Composition