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鈍る

にぶる

godan verbtransitive 他動詞intransitive 自動詞

Meanings

1to become less capable
2to grow dull
3to become blunt
4to weaken
5to falter

Example sentence

飲めば飲むほど注意力が鈍る。

The more you drink, the less careful you will be.

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Kanji in this word

鈍Dull, Slow, Foolish12 strokes

More words with 鈍

鈍いのろい · dull (e.g., a knife)N2 鈍いにぶい · dull (e.g., a knife)N2 鈍感どんかん · thickheadednessN1 鈍化どんか · becoming dull 鈍間のろま · blockhead

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