ハラハラ

(2 entries)
Alternative writings: はらはら
Frequency:
1

An onomatopoeic word expressing anxiety or suspense (to feel nervous, be on edge).

Irregular VerbAdverbOnomatopoeic or Mimetic Word

Examples

試合の最後の場面は観客もハラハラした。

The final moments of the match kept the spectators in suspense.

子どもの一挙手一投足に親はハラハラすることが多い。

Parents often feel anxious about every move their child makes.

サスペンス映画を観ていると最後までハラハラする。

When watching a suspense movie, you stay on edge until the end.

2

An onomatopoeia describing something fluttering or trickling down (e.g., tears, petals).

AdverbAdverb Taking 'と'Onomatopoeic or Mimetic Word

Examples

彼女の目から涙がハラハラと落ちた。

Tears trickled down her face.

桜の花びらがハラハラと舞い落ちる。

Cherry blossoms flutter down.

古い写真から埃がハラハラと落ちた。

Dust fell off the old photos in little flurries.

3

An onomatopoeic word describing something hanging loosely or untidily (e.g., hair strands).

AdverbAdverb Taking 'と'Onomatopoeic or Mimetic Word

Examples

風で彼女の前髪がハラハラして顔にかかった。

The wind made her bangs flutter and fall over her face.

古い本のページがハラハラと垂れかかっている。

Pages of the old book were hanging loosely.

彼は帽子を取ると、長い髪がハラハラと肩に落ちた。

When he took off his hat, his long hair fell loosely onto his shoulders.

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