漂う | Japanese meaning

漂う【ただよう】

Frequency rank: 2,399. – 2,400.

Alsoただよう

Godan verb with 'u' ending; intransitive verb

to drift; to float

This meaning refers to the action of being carried passively by water or air, without a specific destination or control.

I saw garbage drifting in the waves.

to waft (e.g. a scent); to hang in the air

This usage describes how a scent or some substance can spread lightly through the air, often evoking a sensory memory or ambiance.

The aroma of coffee is wafting through the room.

to be in the air (e.g. a feeling or mood)

Here, it means that certain emotions or atmospheres are present and can be felt by those nearby, often without anything physical to identify them.

The tension was in the air.

to wander; to walk around aimlessly

This meaning refers to moving about without a definite aim or purpose, often exploring or drifting from one place to another.

He wandered around the city lost in thought.

to be unsteady; to be unstablearchaism

This usage describes a situation or an object that lacks stability or reliability, often indicating potential danger or insecurity.

The bridge seemed to be unstable.

to falter; to flinch; to wincearchaism

This meaning illustrates hesitating or showing discomfort, often reacting to fear or surprise in a moment of uncertainty.

He flinched at the sudden noise.

to live in unreliable circumstancesarchaism

This usage implies existing in a state of uncertainty or precariousness, often related to financial or emotional instability.

He is living a life of uncertainty.

Example sentences19 results

Many people drift through life without a purpose.

Tatoeba

Taking into account the time I'd just spent napping, I'm really picking up the sense that this time's exam really won't be straight forward.

Tatoeba

漂う【ただよう】

Frequency rank: 2,399. – 2,400.

Alsoただよう

Godan verb with 'u' ending; intransitive verb

to drift; to float

This meaning refers to the action of being carried passively by water or air, without a specific destination or control.

I saw garbage drifting in the waves.

to waft (e.g. a scent); to hang in the air

This usage describes how a scent or some substance can spread lightly through the air, often evoking a sensory memory or ambiance.

The aroma of coffee is wafting through the room.

to be in the air (e.g. a feeling or mood)

Here, it means that certain emotions or atmospheres are present and can be felt by those nearby, often without anything physical to identify them.

The tension was in the air.

to wander; to walk around aimlessly

This meaning refers to moving about without a definite aim or purpose, often exploring or drifting from one place to another.

He wandered around the city lost in thought.

to be unsteady; to be unstablearchaism

This usage describes a situation or an object that lacks stability or reliability, often indicating potential danger or insecurity.

The bridge seemed to be unstable.

to falter; to flinch; to wincearchaism

This meaning illustrates hesitating or showing discomfort, often reacting to fear or surprise in a moment of uncertainty.

He flinched at the sudden noise.

to live in unreliable circumstancesarchaism

This usage implies existing in a state of uncertainty or precariousness, often related to financial or emotional instability.

He is living a life of uncertainty.

Example sentences19 results

Many people drift through life without a purpose.

Tatoeba

Taking into account the time I'd just spent napping, I'm really picking up the sense that this time's exam really won't be straight forward.

Tatoeba

漂

N1常用

意drift; float (on liquid)

訓ただよ.う

音ヒョウ

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漂う【ただよう】

Frequency rank: 2,399. – 2,400.

Alsoただよう

Godan verb with 'u' ending; intransitive verb

to drift; to float

This meaning refers to the action of being carried passively by water or air, without a specific destination or control.

I saw garbage drifting in the waves.

to waft (e.g. a scent); to hang in the air

This usage describes how a scent or some substance can spread lightly through the air, often evoking a sensory memory or ambiance.

The aroma of coffee is wafting through the room.

to be in the air (e.g. a feeling or mood)

Here, it means that certain emotions or atmospheres are present and can be felt by those nearby, often without anything physical to identify them.

The tension was in the air.

to wander; to walk around aimlessly

This meaning refers to moving about without a definite aim or purpose, often exploring or drifting from one place to another.

He wandered around the city lost in thought.

to be unsteady; to be unstablearchaism

This usage describes a situation or an object that lacks stability or reliability, often indicating potential danger or insecurity.

The bridge seemed to be unstable.

to falter; to flinch; to wincearchaism

This meaning illustrates hesitating or showing discomfort, often reacting to fear or surprise in a moment of uncertainty.

He flinched at the sudden noise.

to live in unreliable circumstancesarchaism

This usage implies existing in a state of uncertainty or precariousness, often related to financial or emotional instability.

He is living a life of uncertainty.

Example sentences19 results

Many people drift through life without a purpose.

Tatoeba

Taking into account the time I'd just spent napping, I'm really picking up the sense that this time's exam really won't be straight forward.

Tatoeba

漂う【ただよう】

Frequency rank: 2,399. – 2,400.

Alsoただよう

Godan verb with 'u' ending; intransitive verb

to drift; to float

This meaning refers to the action of being carried passively by water or air, without a specific destination or control.

I saw garbage drifting in the waves.

to waft (e.g. a scent); to hang in the air

This usage describes how a scent or some substance can spread lightly through the air, often evoking a sensory memory or ambiance.

The aroma of coffee is wafting through the room.

to be in the air (e.g. a feeling or mood)

Here, it means that certain emotions or atmospheres are present and can be felt by those nearby, often without anything physical to identify them.

The tension was in the air.

to wander; to walk around aimlessly

This meaning refers to moving about without a definite aim or purpose, often exploring or drifting from one place to another.

He wandered around the city lost in thought.

to be unsteady; to be unstablearchaism

This usage describes a situation or an object that lacks stability or reliability, often indicating potential danger or insecurity.

The bridge seemed to be unstable.

to falter; to flinch; to wincearchaism

This meaning illustrates hesitating or showing discomfort, often reacting to fear or surprise in a moment of uncertainty.

He flinched at the sudden noise.

to live in unreliable circumstancesarchaism

This usage implies existing in a state of uncertainty or precariousness, often related to financial or emotional instability.

He is living a life of uncertainty.

Example sentences19 results

Many people drift through life without a purpose.

Tatoeba

Taking into account the time I'd just spent napping, I'm really picking up the sense that this time's exam really won't be straight forward.

Tatoeba

漂

N1常用

意drift; float (on liquid)

訓ただよ.う

音ヒョウ

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