How to Take it Slow

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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!

slow-pace-japanese

 

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・・・

yajirushi

yajirushi

 

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.