つまらない
つまらない
i-adjective
boring, dull
1.
boring, dull
Not interesting or engaging.
2.
trivial, worthless
Of little importance or value.
つまらない is an i-adjective with two main meanings: boring/dull and trivial/worthless.
FORMS:
- Adverb: つまらなく
- Past: つまらなかった
MEANINGS:
1. Boring/dull: この映画はつまらない (This movie is boring)
2. Trivial/worthless: つまらないことで怒る (get angry over trivial things)
CULTURAL EXPRESSION:
「つまらないものですが」(It's nothing special, but...) is a humble phrase used when giving gifts. It doesn't literally mean the gift is boring.
CONTRAST:
- 面白い: interesting, fun (antonym)
- 退屈な: boring (na-adjective, more formal)
Related Words
See also:
面白い