のろま

Alternative writings: 鈍間, 野呂間, 野呂松, ノロマ
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A derogatory term for a slow person; someone who is sluggish or a slowpoke. Can be used as a noun or na-adjective (e.g. のろまな人).

NounNa-AdjectiveUsually Kana

Examples

そんなに動きが遅いと、みんなに『のろまだ』とからかわれるよ。

If you move that slowly, everyone will tease you and call you a 'slowpoke'.

彼はのろまな人だから、仕事を頼むと時間がかかる。

He's a slow person, so tasks take him a long time.

試合中にのろまなプレーでチームの流れを止めてしまった。

A slow play during the match disrupted the team's momentum.