よぼよぼ

Frequency:
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Onomatopoeic word describing someone feeble, tottering, or decrepit (often used of elderly people who walk unsteadily).

Noun Taking 'の'Na-AdjectiveIrregular VerbAdverbAdverb Taking 'と'Onomatopoeic or Mimetic Word

Examples

祖父は足が弱くなって、最近はよぼよぼ歩いている。

My grandfather's legs have gotten weak, and lately he's been walking unsteadily.

冷たい風にさらされて、よぼよぼの犬が震えていた。

A frail old dog was trembling in the cold wind.

年を取るとよぼよぼになることもあるが、元気な人も多い。

People can become frail with age, but there are also many who stay vigorous.

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