JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
鈍 — dull
- Reading
- ドン・にぶ.い・にぶ.る・にぶ\~・なま.る・なまく.ら
- Meaning
- dull; slow; foolish; blunt
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
鈍 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is ドン・にぶ.い・にぶ.る・にぶ\~・なま.る・なまく.ら and it means dull; slow; foolish; blunt. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
鈍 appears in everyday japanese words such as 鈍る (to become less capable), 鈍感 (thickheadedness) and 鈍い (dull).
Japanese words containing 鈍
Frequently asked questions
What does 鈍 mean in Japanese?
鈍 means dull; slow; foolish; blunt in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 鈍 read?
鈍 is read ドン・にぶ.い・にぶ.る・にぶ\~・なま.る・なまく.ら. Reading it inside real words — 鈍る and 鈍感 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 鈍 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 鈍 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 鈍 in a word?
A common word containing 鈍 is 鈍る (なまる) — "to become less capable". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 鈍 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 鈍 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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