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動きの様子 · Manner of movement

よろよろ

yoro-yorogiyougo · manner of motionModerate

Tottering

Tottering and unsteady, on the verge of collapse — from weakness, exhaustion, or a blow. Wobblier and weaker than ふらふら.

Common forms

よろよろ(と)

When to use

  • よろよろ(と)歩く — to totter along.
  • Suggests near-collapse.

Examples

老人がよろよろと立ち上がった。

ろうじんがよろよろとたちあがった。

The old man got up unsteadily.