How to Take it Slow

Some words and phrases in Japanese are meant to sound just like their meaning.

For us foreigners however, guessing the meaning of these phrases can be a hit or miss.

Let's try a Japanese quiz!

前の車が（　 　）走っているので、どこかで追い越したいです。

I want to overtake the car ahead because it's driving slowly.

＊追い越す（おいこす）　to overtake

Choose the correct word to fit into the missing space ( 　　　).

Select the answer from choices 1～ 4 below.

①　がたがた
②　ねちねち
③　のろのろ
④　ふわふわ

答えは・・・The answer is・・・

③　のろのろ

◆ Today's expression

のろのろ

The expression "のろのろ" means "slowly" or "at a slow pace" : a state where things are progressing slowly or movements are taking place at a leisurely pace.