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A10 I-adjective

とろいslow (slightly pejorative), dull, stupid

    Dictionary Definition

    1. I-adjective

      1.

      dull, stupid, thickheaded

    2. I-adjective

      2.

      slow, sluggish

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      とろい(やつ)には仕事(しごと)(まか)せられない。

      I can't entrust work to someone who is slow or dull. {slow (slightly pejorative), dull, stupid}

      (ぼく)はとろい(やっこ)で、いつも行動(こうどう)(おそ)いと()われる。

      I'm a slow guy, always being told that my actions are sluggish. {slow (slightly pejorative), dull, stupid}

      あいつはとろいから、この問題(もんだい)()けないに(ちが)いない。

      He's so slow, there's no way he can solve this problem. {slow (slightly pejorative), dull, stupid}

      (わたし)()まれつきとろくて、みんなよりも理解(りかい)(りょく)(とぼ)しいです。

      I am naturally slow and have less comprehension than everyone else. {slow (slightly pejorative), dull, stupid}

      とろい(ひと)にイライラするくらいなら、自分(じぶん)でやった(ほう)がいいでしょう。

      If you're going to get frustrated with slow people, it's better to do it yourself. {slow (slightly pejorative), dull, stupid}

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