JLPT N2 Upper Intermediate
うろうろ
Aimless wandering, loitering, or restless pacing.
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ウロウロ katakana
うろうろする verb form
1 Adverb, Suru Verb
Wandering / Loitering
Describes aimless movement in an area without a clear destination, often implying confusion or suspicious intent.
Example
家 の 前 を 怪しい 男 が うろうろ して いる 。
A suspicious man is loitering in front of the house.
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2 Suru Verb
Pacing Anxiously
Depicts restless movement driven by internal anxiety, impatience, or an inability to decide on a course of action.
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