ぬるい
Meanings
Adjective (い)
Usually written in kana
1. lukewarm; tepid
It had already gone completely lukewarm.
2. lenient
usu. written as 緩い
You won't get stronger with such easygoing practice.
Pitch accent
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Used in vocabulary (4 in total)
lukewarm; tepid; half-hearted; vague; lenient; mild
lax; lenient; lukewarm; slow; sluggish
lukewarm; tepid; half-hearted; vague; lenient; mild
Examples (6 in total)
I don't like lukewarm coffee.
This school's rules are lax.
If possible, it is better if it is a little lukewarm.