ずるずる

ずるずる
adverb
slurping, dragging
descriptiveonomatopoeia
1. slurping
The sound of eating noodles or liquid food noisily.
ラーメンをずるずる食(た)べる。
To slurp ramen.
Slurping noodles is acceptable in Japan.
鼻(はな)をずるずるすする。
To keep sniffling.
蕎麦(そば)をずるずると音(おと)を立(た)てて食(た)べた。
I ate the soba noodles with loud slurping sounds.
2. dragging, sliding
The manner or sound of something being dragged along.
荷物(にもつ)をずるずる引(ひ)きずる。
To drag the luggage along.
ロープをずるずると引(ひ)っ張(ぱ)った。
I pulled the rope, dragging it along.
重(おも)い袋(ふくろ)を地面(じめん)の上(うえ)をずるずると引(ひ)きずって運(はこ)んだ。
I dragged the heavy bag across the ground to carry it.
3. procrastinating, going on endlessly
Continuing without resolution, being wishy-washy.
ずるずると続(つづ)けている。
It's been dragging on and on.
決断(けつだん)をずるずる先延(さきの)ばしにする。
To keep putting off the decision.
別(わか)れたいのに、ずるずると付(つ)き合(あ)いを続(つづ)けてしまっている。
I want to break up, but the relationship just keeps dragging on.

ずるずる is a versatile onomatopoeic/mimetic word with three main uses.

Usage

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

Cultural note

Slurping noodles (ずるずる食(た)べる) is socially acceptable in Japan and even considered a sign of enjoyment.

general
Added 2026.1.16 17:46 · Revised 2026.9.4 21:29
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