JLPT N3 Intermediate
グラグラ
Wobbly instability, loose movement, or vigorous boiling.
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グラグラする to wobble/shake
グラグラと adverbial form
1 Adverb, Suru verb
Wobbly" / "Unstable
Describes a state of significant physical instability, shaking, or looseness.
Example
この 椅子 は 脚 が 一本 壊れて いて グラグラ する 。
This chair is wobbly because one of its legs is broken.
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2 Adverb
Boiling Vigorously
Depicts the visual and auditory state of liquid boiling violently with large bubbles.
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3 Adverb, Suru verb
Wavering" / "Indecisive
Represents a fluctuation in determination, confidence, or mental resolve.
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