ぶらぶら

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Common wordJLPTN2Freq.FrequencyTop 20,000

Meanings

adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle, noun or participle which takes 'suru', na-adjective

onomatopoeic or mimetic word

Describes something hanging loosely and moving gently, such as a pendant, a limb, or a loose object.

彼かれは足あしをぶらぶらさせながら座すわっていた。

He sat with his legs dangling.

adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle, noun or participle which takes 'suru'

onomatopoeic or mimetic word

Walking around without a fixed purpose, often for pleasure or to kill time.

adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle, noun or participle which takes 'suru'

idly; lazily; doing nothing in particular

onomatopoeic or mimetic word

Spending time without any productive activity, often at home or in a relaxed setting.

ふらふら
ふらふら emphasizes unsteadiness or dizziness, while ぶらぶら focuses on loose dangling or aimless leisure.
ゆらゆら
ゆらゆら describes a slow, gentle swaying motion, often of flames or curtains, whereas ぶらぶら implies a heavier, looser dangling.

Mimetic word; the exact origin is uncertain, but it likely imitates the sound or motion of something swinging loosely.