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鈍
On'yomi
ドン
DON
Kun'yomi
にぶ.い・にぶ.る・にぶ-・なま.る・なまく.ら
nibui / niburu / nibu / namaru / namakura
dull · slow · foolish · blunt
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of metal and gather. Metal being dull.
Symbolism
Dull, insensitive, slow. Represents dullness.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Advancing slowly
Component Breakdown
鈍=
金屯
metal + 屯
Words & Expressions
Words written with 鈍
鈍間のろまdolt
鈍いのろいinert
鈍るにぶるgrow dull
鈍感どんかんthickheaded
鈍化どんかslowing down
鈍器どんきblunt weapon
Proverbs & Idioms
鈍刀の寸鉄
どんとうのすんてつ
Even a dull sword has its inch of steel
Even useless things may have some value
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 鈍 mean in Japanese?
鈍 means dull, slow, foolish, blunt.
How do you read 鈍?
On'yomi: ドン (DON). Kun'yomi: にぶ.い、にぶ.る、にぶ-、なま.る、なまく.ら (nibui, niburu, nibu, namaru, namakura).
How many strokes does 鈍 have?
鈍 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 金 (gold).
Is 鈍 a good kanji for a tattoo?
鈍 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means dull, slow, foolish, blunt. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.