うろつく

Alternative writings: 彷徨く
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1To loiter or hang around aimlessly, often with a slightly suspicious nuance; to wander about.

Group 1 VerbIntransitive VerbUsually Kana

Examples

深夜に若者がコンビニの前をうろついている。

Young people are loitering in front of the convenience store late at night.

猫が路地をうろついて食べ物を探している。

A cat is prowling the alley looking for food.

不審者が住宅街をうろついていると通報があった。

There was a report that a suspicious person was loitering in the residential area.

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