ぬ
　
る
　
い

adjective

Usually written with kana alone.
  1. lukewarm, tepid. ぬくい is primarily used in Western Japan.
  2. lenient.
  3. slow, stupid. Archaism.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
　
ぬ
　
る
　
い
 ぬるい ✔
ぬる
温
　
い
 温い ぬるい ✔
ぬく
温
　
い
 温い ぬくい
ぬる
緩
　
い
 緩い ぬるい
ぬる
微温
　
い
 微温い ぬるい