synonym Comparative
鈍い
VS
愚策
Differences Between "鈍い" and "愚策"
Option A
鈍い
Meaning
dull; blunt; slow; sluggish; stupid; insensitive
Reading
にぶい (nibui)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
このナイフは切れ味が鈍い。
This knife is dull.
Option B
愚策
Meaning
foolish plan, stupid policy, ill-conceived strategy
Reading
ぐさく (gusaku)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
その政策は愚策だと批判された。
That policy was criticized as a foolish plan.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(dull; blunt; slow; sluggish; stupid; insensitive)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 鈍い: Can describe physical objects (e.g., a blunt knife), mental abilities (e.g., slow-witted), senses (e.g., dull pain), or reactions (e.g., slow reaction). Implies a lack of sharpness, quickness, or sensitivity. (刃物の切れ味や感覚、頭の働きなどが悪い様子)
- 愚策: A plan or policy that is poorly thought out, ineffective, or likely to lead to negative consequences. Used critically to describe a bad strategy.
- 鈍い: Can describe physical objects (e.g., a blunt knife), mental abilities (e.g., slow-witted), senses (e.g., dull pain), or reactions (e.g., slow reaction). Implies a lack of sharpness, quickness, or sensitivity. (刃物の切れ味や感覚、頭の働きなどが悪い様子)
- 愚策: A plan or policy that is poorly thought out, ineffective, or likely to lead to negative consequences. Used critically to describe a bad strategy.
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