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Movement & Speed

よろよろ

yoro-yoro

Tottering, unsteady on feet

Walking with a weak, shaky gait as if about to fall over. Implies physical weakness more than dizziness.

💡An elderly person crossing the street — 'Grandpa walked yoro-yoro with his cane.'

Example

おじいさんがよろよろと歩いていた。

The old man walked yoro-yoro.

Quiz yourself

The hiker came down the mountain ___ after the long climb.

登山者は長い登りの後、○○と山を下りてきた。

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