ふらつく

Frequency rank: 7,450. – 7,456.

Godan verb with 'ku' ending; intransitive verb

to feel giddy; to totter; to stagger
to be unfixed (emotions, beliefs, etc.); to waver
to wander aimlessly; to loiter; to putter

Forms

ふらつくFrequency rank: 7,450. – 7,456.

Generated definitions (experimental)

to feel giddy; to totter; to stagger

This usage refers to a physical sensation where someone feels dizzy or unstable, often due to an imbalance or a sudden change in position.

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He suddenly stood up and felt giddy.

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The strong scent of the perfume made me feel dizzy.

to be unfixed (emotions, beliefs, etc.); to waver

This meaning refers to a state of indecision or uncertainty regarding feelings, beliefs, or opinions.

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Her feelings were wavering, and she didn't know which choice to make.

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My thoughts on that issue are unfixed.

to wander aimlessly; to loiter; to putter

This usage describes the act of moving about without a specific purpose or direction, often in a leisurely manner.

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I enjoy wandering aimlessly in the park on my days off.

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He was loitering in front of the store but didn't buy anything.

Generated collocations (experimental)

to feel dizzy; to be unsteadyto walk unsteadilya wavering heartto feel one's consciousness waveringshifting feelingsvacillating attitudeshaky beliefsto loiter in front of a storestaggering stepsto feel emotionally unstable

Wiktionary definitions (experimental)

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Example sentences

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1. 。

He was unsteady on his feet.

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2. 。

I drank too much and was unsteady on my feet.

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3. とむトム。

Tom was unsteady on his feet.

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4. やにいヤニー。

Yanni was unsteady on his feet.

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