N3
たいくつな (taikutsu na)
退屈な
boring, tedious
💡 Nuance & Usage:
面白みがなく、時間が経つのが遅く感じられる様子を表す形容動詞（な形容詞）。A 'na'-adjective describing a state of being uninteresting and feeling like time passes slowly.
📝 Example Sentences
この映画はとても退屈だったので、途中で寝てしまった。
This movie was so boring that I fell asleep halfway through.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "退屈な"!
彼の話はいつも_______ので、眠くなる。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 面白くない話は「退屈だ」と感じ、眠くなります。
English: An uninteresting story makes one feel 'bored' (taikutsu da) and sleepy.
English: An uninteresting story makes one feel 'bored' (taikutsu da) and sleepy.
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