のろま

のろま
noun, na-adjective
slowpoke, dullard, sluggard
informalspokenpersonevaluation
1. slowpoke, dullard, sluggard
A person who is slow in movement, thought, or action. Has a negative, critical connotation.
このノロマ！
You slowpoke!
のろまな動(うご)きするな。
Don't move so slowly.
のろまと言(い)われて悔(くや)しい。
It's frustrating to be called a slowpoke.
のろまな亀(かめ)でもいつかゴールにつく。
Even a slow turtle eventually reaches the goal.

のろま (also written 鈍間(のろま)) is a fairly harsh word for someone who is slow or dull. It can refer to physical slowness or mental sluggishness.

Usage

  • As a noun: のろまだ (is a slowpoke)
  • As a modifier: のろまな人(ひと) (slow person)
  • Often used in katakana for emphasis: ノロマ

Related words

  • のろい (鈍(のろ)い - slow, adjective)
  • とろい (slow, sluggish - slang)
  • ぐず (sluggard, dawdler)

This is an insulting term, so use carefully.

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Added 2026.2.1 20:17 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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