ダル
daru
Dull, lifeless, boring
- Indian split pulse (lentils, peas or beans), Indian pulse stew, dal, daal
Other ways to say “dull” in Japanese →
high first, then falls · what is pitch accent?
How it’s used
Casual, often in youth speech, to describe a person, mood, or event as dull, boring, or lacking energy.
Example sentences
今日の授業はダルかった。
Today's class was boring.
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彼はいつもダルそうな顔をしている。
He always looks listless.
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雪だるまと一緒に写真を撮った。
ゆきだるまといっしょにしゃしんをとった。
I took a picture with the snowman.
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ペダルを回すと、チェーンも動く。
ぺだるをまわすと、ちぇーんもうごく。
When you turn the pedal, the chain moves too.
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この工具で、ペダルを外せます。
このこうぐで、ぺだるをはずせます。
With this tool, you can remove the pedal.
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What does ダル mean?
Dull, lifeless, boring. It can also mean: Indian split pulse (lentils, peas or beans), Indian pulse stew, dal, daal.
How do you pronounce ダル?
ダル (daru). Pitch accent: atamadaka — high first, then falls. Press Listen above to hear it.
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