N2
さまよう (samayou)
さまよう
to wander, to roam, to stray
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Often implies being lost, aimless, or searching, without a clear destination. Can be used for people, animals, or even thoughts. (目的もなくあてもなく歩き回る様子を表す。)
📝 Example Sentences
彼は森の中で道に迷い、さまよっていた。
He got lost in the forest and was wandering around.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "さまよう"!
暗い夜道で、どこへ行くべきか分からず_______。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 道に迷い、どこへ行くべきか分からない状態は「さまよう」と表現します。
English: When you are lost and don't know where to go, you 'wander' (samayou).
English: When you are lost and don't know where to go, you 'wander' (samayou).
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