Shirabe
冴えない
Expression adjective (keiyoushi)
English jmdict
1
expressions (phrases dull;dreary;sullen;depressed
2
expressions (phrases dissatisfying;disappointing;lackluster;inadequate
3
expressions (phrases unattractive;unappealing
4
expressions (phrases boring;uninteresting
Other forms
Common Ichidan Intransitive
English jmdict
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Ichidan verbintransitive verb to be clear (of a sight, sound, colour, etc.);to be bright;to be vivid;to be crisp
A full moon is shining bright in the sky.
2
Ichidan verbintransitive verb to be clear-headed;to be alert;to be on the ball;to be wide awake
I feel smart today, to a degree that is in proportion to the amount of good rest I had yesterday.
3
Ichidan verbintransitive verb to look upbeat;to be perky;to be cheerful
often as 冴えない
4
Ichidan verbintransitive verb to master (a skill);to excel at;to cleanly execute
5
Ichidan verbintransitive verb to be satisfying
often as 冴えない
See also:
6
Ichidan verbintransitive verb to become frigid;to become intensely cold
original meaning; now somewhat old-fashioned
Other forms