ずるずる
ずるずる
adverb
slurping, dragging
1.
slurping
The sound of eating noodles or liquid food noisily.
ラーメンをずるずる食べる。
To slurp ramen.
Slurping noodles is acceptable in Japan
鼻をずるずるすする。
To keep sniffling.
2.
dragging, sliding
The manner or sound of something being dragged along.
3.
procrastinating, going on endlessly
Continuing without resolution, being wishy-washy.
決断をずるずる先延ばしにする。
To keep putting off the decision.
ずるずる is a versatile onomatopoeic/mimetic word with three main uses.
MEANINGS:
1. Slurping sound: eating noodles or soup noisily
2. Dragging motion: pulling something along the ground
3. Procrastination: letting things drag on without resolution
COMMON PATTERNS:
- ずるずる食べる: to slurp (noodles)
- ずるずる引きずる: to drag along
- ずるずる先延ばしにする: to keep postponing
- 鼻をずるずるすする: to keep sniffling
CULTURAL NOTE:
Slurping noodles (ずるずる食べる) is socially acceptable in Japan and even considered a sign of enjoyment.