Word details
鈍る
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 鈍る.
Dictionary
Entry
1
to become blunt; to grow dull
Examples
テレビは創造力を鈍らせる力がある。
Television can dull our creative power.
2
to become less capable; to weaken; to falter
Examples
インフレ進行度は鈍っている。
The rate of inflation is slowing down.
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
鈍
dull, slow, foolish, blunt
12 strokesFrequency 1,574JLPT N2Grade 8
On
ドン
Kun
にぶ.いにぶ.るにぶ-なま.るなまく.ら
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