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N5 い-adjective

(ぬる)lukewarm, tepid

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    1. い-adjective

      1. 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. 2.

        lenient

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

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      3. 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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      シャワー(ぬる)

      The shower is lukewarm.

      • N5

      (かれ)(うご)きは(ぬる)です。

      His movement is sluggish.

      • N5

      おじいちゃん:「(ぬる)風呂(ふろ)(きら)いだ。(あつ)いのが()きだ。」

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

      • N5

      (ぬる)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

      (ぬる)ビール()みたくないです。

      I don't want to drink lukewarm beer.

      • N4
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