だらだら

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

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
gently (sloping)onomatopoeic or mimetic word
sluggishly; endlessly; lengthilyonomatopoeic or mimetic word
leisurely; idly; slowly; slovenlyonomatopoeic or mimetic word

Forms

だらだらFrequency rank: 13,869. – 13,902.
ダラダラFrequency rank: 12,920. – 12,950.

Generated definitions (experimental)

in drops; dripping; trickling; streaming; flowing

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

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The water is flowing in drops.

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The rain is coming down in drops.

gently (sloping)

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

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This road continues gently.

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I climbed up a gently sloping hill.

sluggishly; endlessly; lengthily

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.

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He was talking sluggishly.

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The class went on endlessly.

leisurely; idly; slowly; slovenly

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

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I like to spend my holidays leisurely.

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He is lying on the sofa idly.

Generated collocations (experimental)

to spend time idlya leisurely lifestyleto walk sluggishlyto work lazilyto chat endlesslya slovenly postureto be lazya long-winded conversationto flow sluggishlyto waste time lazily

Example sentences

15 results

1. 、きごう「、きごう！きごう？きごう」。

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!?"