JLPT N2 Upper Intermediate
漂う
To drift, float, or wander aimlessly, or for a scent or atmosphere to hang in the air.
Readings
Other forms
漂います polite form
漂って te-form
漂った plain past
漂わない plain negative
1 Verb (intransitive)
To Drift / Float / Waft
Describes physical objects or substances moving slowly through air or liquid without a set course.
Example
空 に は 白い 雲 が ゆっくりと 漂って いた 。
White clouds were slowly drifting in the sky.
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2 Verb (intransitive)
To Fill the Air (an atmosphere or feeling)
Refers to a distinct mood, atmosphere, or vibe that is palpable within a specific space.
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3 Verb (intransitive)
To Wander / Roam
Describes a person moving from place to place without a fixed destination or stable livelihood.
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