ダラダラ | Japanese meaning

だらだら

Frequency rank: 13,869. – 13,902. (for form ダラダラ: 12,920. – 12,950.)

Alsoダラダラ

adverb (fukushi); adverb taking the 'to' particle; noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru

in drops; dripping; trickling; streaming; flowingonomatopoeic or mimetic word

This meaning describes the action of something flowing or moving in a slow, steady manner, typically in small amounts.

The water is flowing in drops.

gently (sloping)onomatopoeic or mimetic word

This meaning refers to a subtle slope or incline that is not steep, suggesting a gradual change in elevation.

This road continues gently.

sluggishly; endlessly; lengthilyonomatopoeic or mimetic word

This usage depicts a slow and oftentimes tiresome action that seems to go on without end, often used to describe activities that take longer than expected.

He was talking sluggishly.

leisurely; idly; slowly; slovenlyonomatopoeic or mimetic word

This meaning implies taking one's time in a lazy or careless manner, often associated with relaxation or lack of urgency.

I like to spend my holidays leisurely.

Example sentences15 results

Despite having lazed around without having touched my work I'm frightened at heart that "Ooh-er, this time I might really not get done in time!?"

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The talk dragged on till three o'clock.

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だらだら

Frequency rank: 13,869. – 13,902. (for form ダラダラ: 12,920. – 12,950.)

Alsoダラダラ

adverb (fukushi); adverb taking the 'to' particle; noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru

in drops; dripping; trickling; streaming; flowingonomatopoeic or mimetic word

This meaning describes the action of something flowing or moving in a slow, steady manner, typically in small amounts.

The water is flowing in drops.

gently (sloping)onomatopoeic or mimetic word

This meaning refers to a subtle slope or incline that is not steep, suggesting a gradual change in elevation.

This road continues gently.

sluggishly; endlessly; lengthilyonomatopoeic or mimetic word

This usage depicts a slow and oftentimes tiresome action that seems to go on without end, often used to describe activities that take longer than expected.

He was talking sluggishly.

leisurely; idly; slowly; slovenlyonomatopoeic or mimetic word

This meaning implies taking one's time in a lazy or careless manner, often associated with relaxation or lack of urgency.

I like to spend my holidays leisurely.

Example sentences15 results

Despite having lazed around without having touched my work I'm frightened at heart that "Ooh-er, this time I might really not get done in time!?"

Tatoeba

The talk dragged on till three o'clock.

Tatoeba