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    3. のろのろ

    のろのろ

    のろのろ

    slowly

    N2KMT3CoreAdverb, Verb, Particle, Noun, ParticipleDaily LifeKana Vocab4 strokes

    のろのろ

    Adverb, Verb, Particle, Noun, Participle

    1.
    slowly, sluggishly
    onomatopoeic or mimetic word

    Stroke 0 / 4

    Speed1.0x

    カメがのろのろ歩あるいている。

    The turtle is walking slowly.

    KMT3Animals
    電でん車しゃがのろのろと進すすんでいる。

    The train is moving sluggishly.

    KMT3Travel & TransportationDaily Life
    渋じゅう滞たいで車くるまがのろのろとしか動うごかない。

    Due to traffic, cars are only moving sluggishly.

    KMT4Travel & TransportationDaily Life
    朝あさはいつも体からだがのろのろして、なかなか起おきられない。

    In the mornings, my body is always sluggish, and I can't get up easily.

    KMT4Daily LifeEmotions & Psychology
    仕し事ごとがのろのろとしか進すすまず、焦あせりを感かんじた。

    The work progressed sluggishly, and I felt impatient.

    KMT4Work & CareerEmotions & Psychology

    Kana that make up this word

    の
    no
    ろ
    ro
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