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N2
さまよう (samayou)
彷徨う

to wander, to roam, to loiter, to stray

💡 Nuance & Usage: Implies aimlessly moving from place to place, often with a sense of being lost, confused, or without purpose. Can be physical (e.g., in a maze) or metaphorical (e.g., thoughts wandering).

📝 Example Sentences

彼は夜の街をあてもなく彷徨った。
He wandered aimlessly through the night streets.

Practice Quiz

Test your understanding of "彷徨う"!

嵐の中、遭難者は山中を_______続けた。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 遭難者が目的地なく動き回る様子を表すのに「彷徨う」が適しています。
English: 'Samayou' is suitable for describing a lost person moving around aimlessly without a destination.
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