ぶらぶら

Alternative writings: ブラブラ
JLPT:N1
Frequency:
1

To dangle or sway loosely; the state of hanging and swinging freely.

AdverbAdverb Taking 'と'Irregular VerbNa-AdjectiveOnomatopoeic or Mimetic Word

Examples

子供の靴紐がぶらぶらしているから結んであげて。

Your child's shoelace is dangling, so tie it for them.

風で木の枝がぶらぶら揺れている。

The tree branches are swaying in the wind.

カバンを片方の肩にぶらぶら掛けて歩いていると疲れるよ。

It's tiring to walk with your bag slung loosely over one shoulder.

2

To stroll or wander aimlessly; to walk around leisurely without a particular purpose.

AdverbAdverb Taking 'と'Irregular VerbOnomatopoeic or Mimetic Word

Examples

休みの日はよく街をぶらぶらして新しいカフェを探す。

On my days off I often wander around town looking for a new café.

仕事帰りにぶらぶら本屋に寄った。

I dropped by the bookstore and browsed around after work.

彼は目標もなくぶらぶらしていると言われた。

He was said to be wandering around without any goals.

3

To be idle or lazy; to pass time aimlessly and without doing much.

AdverbAdverb Taking 'と'Irregular VerbOnomatopoeic or Mimetic Word

Examples

休日はテレビを見てぶらぶら過ごした。

I spent the day off watching TV and doing nothing much.

宿題をしないでぶらぶらしていると後で困るよ。

If you laze around and don't do your homework, you'll be in trouble later.

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