This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

鈍ら

Reading

Kana: なまくら
Romaji: namakura
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

1

blunt (e.g. sword); dull

Note: word usually written using kana alone
2

lazy; cowardly; good for nothing

Kanji

Readings: ドン、 にぶ.い、 にぶ.る、 にぶ-、 なま.る、 なまく.ら
Meanings: dull, slow, foolish, blunt

Example Sentences

活動(かつどう)していれば精神(せいしん)(にぶ)らない。
➥Activity keeps the mind from rusting.
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我々(われわれ)流感(りゅうかん)(ひろ)がる速度(そくど)(にぶ)らすことができるだろうか。
➥Can we check the rapid spread of the 'flu?
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テレビは創造力(そうぞうりょく)(にぶ)らせる(ちから)がある。
➥Television can dull our creative power.
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