Vocabulary
What does 鈍る (にぶる, niburu) mean?
鈍る (にぶる, niburu) means to become dull, to slow down; to weaken.
Quick facts| Reading | にぶる |
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| Romaji | niburu |
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| Part of speech | godan verb, intransitive |
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| Level (estimated, JLPT framework) | N1 |
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N1 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonniburu
to become dull, to slow down; to weaken
- 1godan verb · intransitive to become blunt; to grow dull
- 2godan verb · intransitive to become less capable; to weaken; to falter
Example sentences
休み明けで体の動きが鈍っている。
After the holidays, my body movements are sluggish.
長年使ったナイフの刃が鈍ってきた。
The blade of the knife used for many years has become dull.
