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ひらひら

hira-hira

Fluttering, floating lightly

Something thin and light fluttering through the air — flower petals falling, a butterfly dancing, or a ribbon waving in the breeze.

💡Cherry blossoms falling — 'Petals are hira-hira falling from the trees.'

Example

桜の花びらがひらひら舞っている。

Cherry petals are hira-hira fluttering down.

Quiz yourself

The butterfly was ___ dancing among the flowers.

蝶々が花の間を○○舞っていた。

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