ふらり

Frequency:
1

aimlessly; casually; to appear or leave without planning — often used for dropping by unexpectedly or wandering off.

AdverbAdverb Taking 'と'Onomatopoeic or Mimetic Word

Examples

休日にふらりと街を散歩してカフェに入った。

On my day off I went for a casual walk around town and popped into a cafe.

彼は挨拶もなくふらりと事務所に現れた。

He showed up at the office unexpectedly without saying hello.

疲れたのでふらりとベンチに腰を下ろした。

I was tired so I casually sat down on a bench.

2

slowly swaying; staggering; moving feebly or unsteadily.

AdverbAdverb Taking 'と'Onomatopoeic or Mimetic Word

Examples

船の上で人がふらりと揺れて酔いそうになった。

On the boat people were swaying and I felt like getting seasick.

老猫が歩くときは足取りがふらりとしている。

When the old cat walks its steps are unsteady and feeble.

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