冴えない
saenai
be clear — plain negative
N1
How to remember this word
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Example sentence
時間がないので冴えない。
じかん が ない ので さえない。
jikan ga nai node saenai.
I do not be clear because there is no time.
Usage note
Form of 冴える (to be clear / sharp).