- daru dull, lifeless, boring
- daru Indian split pulse (lentils, peas or beans), Indian pulse stew, dal, daal
Casual, often in youth speech, to describe a person, mood, or event as dull, boring, or lacking energy.
今日の授業はダルかった。
Kyou no jugyou wa daru katta.
Today's class was boring.
彼はいつもダルそうな顔をしている。
Kare wa itsumo daru sou na kao wo shite iru.
He always looks listless.
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