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ウロウロ (noun)

Wandering aimlessly (can imply unease or indecision).

💡 Memory Tip

Think of the 'U' and 'Ro' as 'U-turn' and 'Round'. You are doing U-turns and going Round and round because you are lost....

🏛️ Origin

⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 'uro-uro' for a pleasant stroll. → ブラブラ (bura-bura) or 散歩 (sanpo).

Confusing 'uro-uro' with 'oro-oro'. → ウロウロ (wandering) vs オロオロ (panicking).

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