blunt in Japanese
blunt in Japanese is 鈍い, ストレート — blunt means not sharp; having a thick edge or point.
blunt in Japanese
鈍い
Pronounced: nibui
Having a thick edge or point; not sharp.
ストレート
Pronounced: sutorēto
Abrupt in address; plain; unceremonious; wanting in the forms of civility; rough in manners or speech.
What does "blunt" mean?
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adjective Not sharp; having a thick edge or point.
"Be careful with that blunt axe, because it might bounce off the wood."
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adjective Direct and plain-spoken, sometimes to the point of rudeness.
"My blunt sister told me the cake tasted far too sweet."
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noun Slang for a cigar hollowed out and refilled with marijuana.
"They passed a blunt around at the party."
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verb To make something less sharp or effective.
"Heavy curtains can blunt the sound of traffic outside the bedroom window."
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blunt in a sentence
- Be careful with that blunt axe, because it might bounce off the wood.
- The children were given blunt scissors so they could not hurt themselves.
- My blunt sister told me the cake tasted far too sweet.
- He is quite blunt, so do not ask unless you want the truth.
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What is "blunt" in Japanese?
"blunt" in Japanese is 鈍い, ストレート. blunt means: Not sharp; having a thick edge or point.
How do you pronounce 鈍い?
"blunt" in Japanese is 鈍い, pronounced "nibui".
How do you use "blunt" in a sentence?
Example: "Be careful with that blunt axe, because it might bounce off the wood." In Japanese, "blunt" is 鈍い, ストレート.
Are there other ways to say "blunt" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "blunt": 鈍い, ストレート.
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