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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
Details
Strokes12
Frequency#1574
Radical金gold(8)
Stroke Order
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Strokes12
Component Breakdown
鈍=
金屯
metal + 屯
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of metal and gather. Metal being dull.
Symbolism
Dull, insensitive, slow. Represents dullness.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Advancing slowly
Words & Expressions
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