動きの様子 · Manner of movement
ぶらぶら
bura-buragiyougo · manner of motionCommon
Strolling aimlessly
Wandering or strolling with no particular purpose, in a relaxed way. It also describes something hanging and swaying loosely, and idling without a job.
Related words
Common forms
ぶらぶらするぶらぶら（と）歩く
When to use
- 街をぶらぶらする — to stroll around town.
- Relaxed and aimless, in a good way (unlike うろうろ, which sounds restless).
- Also: 足をぶらぶらさせる (swing your legs); 仕事もせずぶらぶらする (idle, jobless).
Examples
午後は商店街をぶらぶら歩いた。
ごごはしょうてんがいをぶらぶらあるいた。
In the afternoon I strolled around the shopping street.