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つらつら

tsura-tsura

At length; contemplatively

Speaking or thinking about something at length in a reflective, contemplative manner. A slow, deliberate consideration.

💡Used for reflecting on life, writing a long contemplative essay, or explaining something in great detail.

Example

退職を前に、これまでの人生をつらつらと振り返った。

Before retirement, I contemplated my life at length.

Quiz yourself

He ___ reflected on the years spent at the company.

会社で過ごした年月を___と振り返った。

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