にょろにょろ

Alternative writings: ニョロニョロ
Frequency:
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An onomatopoeic/mimetic word for slithering or wriggling motion — used for snakes, worms, slimy things, or something that slides in a long, sinuous way.

AdverbAdverb Taking 'と'Irregular VerbNoun Taking 'の'Onomatopoeic or Mimetic Word

Examples

朝、公園でヘビがにょろにょろと草むらを抜けていった。

In the morning, a snake slithered through the grass in the park.

水たまりの中を小さな魚がにょろにょろ泳いでいる。

Small fish are wriggling through the puddle.

子どもが手を伸ばして、にょろにょろしたおもちゃを触った。

The child reached out and touched a squirmy/wriggly toy.