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JLPT N5 Beginner

つまんない

Boring, dull, or uninteresting.

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つまらない standard form
1 I-adjective

"Boring" / "Dull"

Describes an object, event, or situation that lacks excitement, interest, or entertainment value.

Example

この 映画 、 本当に つまんない ね 。

This movie is really boring, isn't it?

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2 I-adjective

"Trivial" / "Insignificant" (using つまらない)

Characterizes an object, reason, or action as trifling, insignificant, or having little worth.

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つまんない
つまんない, つまらない
Boring, dull, or uninteresting.
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