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Movement & Speed

ゆらゆら

yura-yura

Swaying gently, rocking

A slow, gentle swinging or rocking motion, like a boat on calm water or a candle flame in a breeze.

💡On a boat — 'The boat rocked yura-yura on the quiet lake.'

Example

ボートがゆらゆらと揺れていた。

The boat swayed yura-yura on the water.

Quiz yourself

The candle flame flickered ___ in the breeze.

ろうそくの炎が風で○○揺れていた。

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