うねうね

Alternative writings: ウネウネ
Frequency:
1

Wriggling or winding in a snakelike, sinuous manner; twisting or meandering with curves (onomatopoeic).

AdverbAdverb Taking 'と'Irregular VerbOnomatopoeic or Mimetic Word

Examples

ヘビが草の間をうねうねと進んでいった。

A snake slid sinuously through the grass.

湿気で髪がうねうねしてまとまらない。

My hair gets all wavy and unruly because of the humidity.

山道はうねうねと曲がりくねっていた。

The mountain road twisted and turned in winding curves.

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