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ふらふら

furafura

Description

「ふらふら」は、体がしっかりしないで、まっすぐ歩けない様子を表す言葉です。

"ふらふら" is a word that describes the state of the body being unsteady and unable to walk straight.

つかれた時や、目的がなくてぶらぶらする時にも使います。

It is also used when tired or when wandering around without a purpose.

Meanings

ふらふらfurafura

unsteadily, dizzily, staggering

熱があって、ふらふらします。

I have a fever and feel dizzy.

ふらふらfurafura

aimlessly, without a clear purpose

仕事もしないで、ふらふらしている。

I'm just hanging around without working.

ふらふらfurafura

wavering, unable to decide firmly

気持ちがふらふらして、決められない。

My mind is unsettled, and I can't decide.

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Notes

  • Etymology

    a mimetic (giongo/gitaigo) word doubling 'fura', evoking unsteady, swaying movement.

  • Nuance

    often paired with する; ぶらぶら stresses aimless strolling, ふらふら stresses physical or mental instability.

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