ふわふわ

Alternative writings: フワフワ
JLPT:N2
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1Describes something floating lightly or drifting through the air, such as a balloon or cloud.

Adverb Taking 'と'AdverbOnomatopoeic or Mimetic Word

Examples

手を離した風船が、空へふわふわと上がっていった。

The balloon I let go of drifted gently up into the sky.

雪がふわふわと舞いながら降ってきた。

Snow came drifting down softly.

軽い羽根が風に乗ってふわふわと漂っている。

The light feather is drifting gently on the wind.

2Describes something soft and fluffy to the touch, such as bread, a blanket, or an animal's fur.

Noun Taking 'の'Na-AdjectiveAdverb Taking 'と'AdverbGroup 3 VerbOnomatopoeic or Mimetic Word

Examples

焼きたてのパンは中がふわふわで美味しい。

Freshly baked bread is fluffy on the inside and delicious.

子猫の毛はふわふわしていて、触っていて気持ちがいい。

The kitten's fur is fluffy and feels nice to pet.

このクッションはふわふわで、座るととても気持ちがいい。

This cushion is so fluffy that it feels great to sit on.

3Describes feeling unsteady, light-headed, or mentally distracted.

Adverb Taking 'と'AdverbGroup 3 VerbOnomatopoeic or Mimetic Word

Examples

高い所が苦手で、展望台に立つと頭がふわふわする。

I'm not good with heights, so my head feels light whenever I stand on an observation deck.

寝不足で、朝から頭がふわふわして仕事に集中できない。

I didn't get enough sleep, so my head has felt fuzzy since morning and I can't focus on work.

彼女はいつも夢見がちで、話していると返事がふわふわしている。

She's always a bit of a dreamer, and her replies feel vague and distracted when you talk to her.

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