どんくさい
どんくさい
i-adjective
clumsy, slow-witted, awkward
Conjugation
| Affirmative | Negative | |
|---|---|---|
| Present | どんくさい | どんくさくない |
| Past | どんくさかった | どんくさくなかった |
| て form | どんくさくて | どんくさくなくて |
| Adverbial | どんくさく | — |
| Conditional ば | どんくさければ | どんくさくなければ |
| Conditional たら | どんくさかったら | どんくさくなかったら |
1.
clumsy, slow-witted, awkward
Describes someone who is physically clumsy, mentally slow, or generally inept. Originally from Kansai dialect but now widely understood.
Forms
- Adverbial: どんくさく
- Negative: どんくさくない
- Past: どんくさかった
Etymology
Originally Kansai dialect, now used across Japan, especially in casual speech.
Usage
Can be used affectionately or teasingly, but can also be rude depending on context. Often used for self-deprecation.