Vocabulary

What does 生温い (なまぬるい, namanurui) mean?

生温い (なまぬるい, namanurui) means lukewarm; half-hearted, too lenient.

Quick facts
Readingなまぬるい
Romajinamanurui
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N1
なまぬるい
N1 · estimated, JLPT frameworknamanurui

lukewarm; half-hearted, too lenient

Example sentences

  • With such a half-hearted attitude, you won't succeed.

  • This beer is lukewarm and doesn't taste good.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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