N1
ちどん (chidon)
遅鈍
dull, slow-witted, sluggish, obtuse
💡 Nuance & Usage:
動きや反応が鈍いこと、あるいは思考力が鈍いことを表す否定的な意味合いで使われます。(Used with a negative connotation to describe slow movement or reaction, or dull thinking ability.)
📝 Example Sentences
彼の反応が遅鈍なのは、まだ状況を理解していないからだろう。
His slow reaction is probably because he hasn't understood the situation yet.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "遅鈍"!
新しい環境に慣れるまで、彼の仕事のペースはいくぶん_______だった。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「仕事のペース」が「慣れるまで」遅いことを表すので、「遅鈍」が適切です。
English: Since it describes 'work pace' being slow 'until accustomed,' 'chidon' is appropriate.
English: Since it describes 'work pace' being slow 'until accustomed,' 'chidon' is appropriate.
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