N2
うろつく (urotsuku)
うろつく
to loiter, to prowl, to wander aimlessly
💡 Nuance & Usage:
A verb describing moving around without a clear purpose, often aimlessly, suspiciously, or disoriented. Can imply nervousness or a lack of direction. 目的もなく、あてもなく、行ったり来たりする様子を表します。
📝 Example Sentences
見慣れない男が近所をうろついている。
An unfamiliar man is loitering around the neighborhood.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "うろつく"!
怪しい人物が夜遅く、店の周りを_______ていた。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 目的もなく、不審な様子で歩き回ることを「うろつく」と言います。
English: 'Urotsuku' means to wander around aimlessly and suspiciously.
English: 'Urotsuku' means to wander around aimlessly and suspiciously.
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