ぬるい【なまぬるい】

Frequency rank: 19,131. – 19,212.
    adjective (keiyoushi)
  1. lukewarm; tepid
  2. half-hearted; vague; weak
  3. lenient; mild; soft
Forms
  • ぬるい【なまぬるい】Frequency rank: 19,131. – 19,212.
  • い【なまぬるい】Frequency rank: 20,036. – 20,146.
  • なまぬるい
Generated definitions (experimental)
  1. lukewarm; tepid
    2. 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.
  2. half-hearted; vague; weak
    3. 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.
  3. lenient; mild; soft
    4. 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
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