Japanese symbol for “humdrum”
マンネリ
マンネリ
Romaji: manneri
becoming stereotyped; becoming tedious; becoming repetitive; becoming routine
In Japanese, humdrum is マンネリ (manneri).
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Meanings
- adj-no, n becoming stereotyped; becoming tedious; becoming repetitive; becoming routine; getting stuck in a rut; humdrum
Other Japanese words for “humdrum”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| マンネリズム | マンネリズム mannerizumu | becoming stereotyped; getting stuck in a rut; humdrum |
| 千編一律 | せんぺんいちりつ senpen'ichiritsu | monotonous; humdrum; stereotyped |
| 無趣味 | むしゅみ mushumi | having no hobbies; lacking interests; humdrum |
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