ぶらり

Frequency:
1

Dangling or hanging loosely; a mimetic expression for something that dangles.

Adverb Taking 'と'AdverbOnomatopoeic or Mimetic Word

Examples

胸元にネックレスがぶらりと下がっている。

A necklace is dangling at her chest.

カーテンの端が窓辺でぶらりと揺れていた。

The edge of the curtain was dangling and swaying by the window.

2

Strolling or wandering around casually with no particular purpose.

Adverb Taking 'と'AdverbOnomatopoeic or Mimetic Word

Examples

休日は本屋をぶらりと回るのが楽しい。

On days off I enjoy casually browsing around bookstores.

駅前をぶらりしてから夕飯にしよう。

Let's wander around in front of the station for a bit and then have dinner.

ぶらりと立ち寄った店で掘り出し物を見つけた。

I found a bargain in a store I popped into on a whim.

3

Occurring unexpectedly or suddenly (e.g., 'to appear out of the blue').

Adverb Taking 'と'AdverbOnomatopoeic or Mimetic Word

Examples

彼がぶらりと家に来て驚いた。

I was surprised when he showed up unexpectedly at my house.

昔の友人がぶらりと訪ねてきた。

An old friend dropped by out of the blue.

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