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ざぶざぶ

zabu-zabu

Wading through water vigorously

Heavy, energetic splashing while moving through water. More forceful than jabu-jabu, suggesting deeper water or more vigorous movement.

💡Fishermen walking into the sea — 'They waded zabu-zabu into the waves.'

Example

海にざぶざぶ入っていった。

They waded zabu-zabu into the sea.

Quiz yourself

The fisherman ___ walked into the ocean at dawn.

漁師は夜明けに海に○○と入っていった。

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