Vocab Info

N5 I-adjective

温(ぬる)いlukewarm, tepid

    Dictionary Definition

    1. I-adjective

      1.

      lukewarm, tepid

      Usually written using kana alone, ぬくい is primarily used in Western Japan, Only applies to 温い, 微温い

    2. I-adjective

      2.

      lenient

      Usually written using kana alone, Only applies to ぬるい,

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    3. I-adjective

      3.

      slow, stupid

      Archaic, Usually written using kana alone, Only applies to ぬくい,

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    All Forms

    温い 【ぬるい】、温い 【ぬくい】、緩い 【ぬるい】、微温い 【ぬるい】

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    Examples

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      シャワーが温(ぬる)い。

      The shower is lukewarm.

      • N5

      彼(かれ)の動(うご)きは温(ぬる)いです。

      His movement is sluggish.

      • N5

      おじいちゃん：「温(ぬる)い風呂(ふろ)は嫌(きら)いだ。熱(あつ)いのが好(す)きだ。」

      Old man: 'I don't like lukewarm baths. I like it hot.'

      • N5

      温(ぬる)いラーメンやうどんは美味(おい)しくありません。

      Lukewarm ramen and udon are not tasty.

      • N5

      温(ぬる)いビールは飲(の)みたくないです。

      I don't want to drink lukewarm beer.

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