生ぬるい | Japanese meaning

生ぬるい【なまぬるい】

Frequency rank: 19,131. – 19,212.

adjective (keiyoushi)

lukewarm; tepid
half-hearted; vague; weak
lenient; mild; soft

Forms

生ぬるい【なまぬるい】Frequency rank: 19,131. – 19,212.
生温い【なまぬるい】Frequency rank: 20,036. – 20,146.
なまぬるい

Generated definitions (experimental)

lukewarm; tepid

This meaning describes a moderate temperature, often used in contexts where something is not hot or cold enough, particularly regarding liquids.

。

This tea is lukewarm.

。

The sports drink has become tepid.

half-hearted; vague; weak

This meaning refers to an attitude or action that lacks enthusiasm, commitment, or strength, often implying indecisiveness or a lack of conviction.

。

He gave a half-hearted response.

、。

That proposal was vague and no one agreed to it.

lenient; mild; soft

This meaning describes someone or something that is not strict or harsh, often applied to rules, laws, or personal behavior, indicating a gentle or permissive approach.

。

He is a lenient leader.

。

I think this law is a bit soft.

Generated collocations (experimental)

lukewarm waterhalf-hearted attitudemild breezeweak responsevague flavorsoft excusestepid temperaturelukewarm newslukewarm tealenient revision

Example sentences

3 results

1. じゃるJAL。

Half-hearted cutbacks that can't save money leave JAL's rehabilitation in doubt.

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2. 、。

The water is lukewarm.

Tatoeba

3. 、。

The water was lukewarm.

Tatoeba

生ぬるい【なまぬるい】

Frequency rank: 19,131. – 19,212.

adjective (keiyoushi)

lukewarm; tepid
half-hearted; vague; weak
lenient; mild; soft

Forms

生ぬるい【なまぬるい】Frequency rank: 19,131. – 19,212.
生温い【なまぬるい】Frequency rank: 20,036. – 20,146.
なまぬるい

Generated definitions (experimental)

lukewarm; tepid

This meaning describes a moderate temperature, often used in contexts where something is not hot or cold enough, particularly regarding liquids.

。

This tea is lukewarm.

。

The sports drink has become tepid.

half-hearted; vague; weak

This meaning refers to an attitude or action that lacks enthusiasm, commitment, or strength, often implying indecisiveness or a lack of conviction.

。

He gave a half-hearted response.

、。

That proposal was vague and no one agreed to it.

lenient; mild; soft

This meaning describes someone or something that is not strict or harsh, often applied to rules, laws, or personal behavior, indicating a gentle or permissive approach.