ふらふら

ふらふら
adverb
unsteady; wobbly; aimlessly
1. unsteady; wobbly; dizzy
Describes an unstable state, either physically or mentally.
(ねつ)でふらふらする。
I feel dizzy from the fever.
(つか)れてふらふらだ。
I'm so tired I can barely stand.
2. aimlessly; without purpose
Wandering around without a clear destination.
(まち)をふらふら(ある)く。
To wander aimlessly around the town.

ふらふら can describe physical unsteadiness (dizziness) or purposeless wandering.

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • よろよろ: tottering (from weakness/old age)
  • ぐらぐら: wobbling (more for objects)
  • うろうろ: wandering around (often negatively)

COMMON PATTERNS:

  • ふらふらする: to feel dizzy/unsteady
  • ふらふら(ある)く: to walk unsteadily/aimlessly