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Movement & Speed

ずりずり

zuri-zuri

Dragging, sliding along the ground

Something heavy being dragged along a surface — pulling a heavy bag across the floor, a child scooting on their bottom, or shuffling feet.

💡Dragging a heavy suitcase — 'She zuri-zuri dragged the suitcase across the floor.'

Example

重いスーツケースをずりずり引きずった。

She zuri-zuri dragged the heavy suitcase.

Quiz yourself

The child ___ scooted across the floor on their bottom.

子供がお尻で○○床を移動した。

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