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ハラハラ
harahara
Description
「ハラハラ」は、何かが心配で、どきどきする気持ちを表す言葉です。
"ハラハラ" is a word that expresses the feeling of being anxious and nervous about something.
映画やスポーツを見て、どうなるか気になる時によく使います。
It is often used when watching movies or sports and wondering what will happen next.
Meanings
ハラハラharahara
feeling nervous or anxious about an uncertain outcome
試合の最後までハラハラした。
I was on edge until the end of the match.
ハラハラharahara
lightly falling or fluttering down, as leaves or tears
桜の花びらがハラハラと落ちる。
Cherry blossom petals flutter down.
Related words
Notes
- Nuance
The 'anxious' sense often pairs with する; the 'fluttering' sense usually takes と.
- Etymology
A mimetic (onomatopoeic) word; both senses share the image of something unsettled.
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