はらはら
はらはら
adverb, suru verb
anxiously; nervously; fluttering down
1.
anxiously; nervously; on edge
Describes feeling anxious while watching something unfold, worried about the outcome.
子どもの発表をはらはらしながら見た。
I watched my child's presentation nervously.
はらはらするシーンが続いた。
There were continuous suspenseful scenes.
2.
fluttering down; falling gently
Describes light things like leaves, petals, or tears falling gently.
桜の花びらがはらはらと散る。
Cherry blossom petals flutter down.
はらはら is an onomatopoeic word with two distinct uses.
ANXIOUS USE:
- はらはらする映画: suspenseful movie
- はらはら{ドキドキ}: nervous and excited
FALLING USE:
- 涙がはらはら落ちる: tears falling
- 葉がはらはら散る: leaves fluttering down
SIMILAR ANXIETY WORDS:
- どきどき: heart pounding (excitement/nervousness)
- ひやひや: feeling worried/chilled
- そわそわ: restless, fidgety
Related Words
Related:
どきどき (heart pounding)