How to say "Wander" in Japanese

When translating "wander" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 彷徨う and さまよう. In Japanese, 彷徨う (さまよう (samayou)) is typically associated with "to wander, to roam, to loiter, to stray" (Syllabus Level: N2) and represents Implies aimlessly moving from place to place, often with a sense of being lost, confused, or without purpose. Can be physical. On the other hand, さまよう (さまよう (samayou)) maps to "to wander, to roam, to stray" (Syllabus Level: N2) and represents Often implies being lost, aimless, or searching, without a clear destination. Can be used for people, animals, or even thoughts.. A literal translation of "wander" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!