のろま
のろま
noun, na-adjective
slowpoke, dullard, sluggard
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!
のろまな動きするな。
Don't move so slowly.
のろまと言われて悔しい。
It's frustrating to be called a slowpoke.
のろまな亀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) 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 (slow person)
- Often used in katakana for emphasis: ノロマ
Related words:
- のろい (鈍い - slow, adjective)
- とろい (slow, sluggish - slang)
- ぐず (sluggard, dawdler)
This is an insulting term, so use carefully.