VocabJLPT N3
Boredom
な-AdjectiveNounSuru VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. tedious
  2. 2. boring
  3. 3. to feel bored
  4. 4. Boredom
This noun and な-adjective describes the state of being bored or finding something tedious and uninteresting. It is used to express that a situation, activity, or period of time lacks stimulation or excitement.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

In other words, unchanging safety can sometimes show up in the form of boredom.

Sentence 2

Just watching TV after dinner gets a little dull.

Sentence 3

I figured today might be dull, so I made plans ahead of time.

Sentence 4

If you're that bored, why don't you go for a walk?

Sentence 5

Wait, there's still more? I'm already bored!