Word details

冴えない

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 冴えない.

Dictionary

Entry

冴えないさえない冱えない~い Adj.ExpressionFreq #7985
1

dull; dreary; sullen; depressed

2

dissatisfying; disappointing; lackluster; inadequate

3

unattractive; unappealing

4

boring; uninteresting

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

be clear, serene, cold, skilful

7 strokesFrequency 2,341JLPT N1Grade 9

On

Kun

さ.えるこお.るひ.える

Nanori

さえさえる

freeze, be cold, be clear, attain skill

6 strokes

On

Kun

さ.えるこお.るひ.える

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