Translation guide
Describes doing something in a limp, weak, or floppy manner. Often used with verbs like hang, fall, or walk.
Describing something that hangs or falls without strength or tension, like a limp arm or a flag on a windless day.
An adverb describing something hanging down loosely or limply. Often used with verbs like 垂れる (to hang) or 下がる (to hang down).
His arm hung limply.
Describing a person or animal moving in a weak, unsteady, or floppy manner, as if lacking strength.
Describes staggering or tottering, often from weakness or dizziness. Can convey a limp-like unsteadiness.
Describing a handshake, grip, or action that is weak and without force.
Literally 'without strength'. Used adverbially to describe doing something weakly or limply.
The flag is hanging limply because there's no wind.
Often used for people or animals that are limp from exhaustion or illness. Can also describe objects that are limp and lifeless.
She collapsed limply onto the sofa from exhaustion.
Similar to ぐったり, but often implies a soft, floppy limpness, like a wilted plant or a soft fabric.
The flowers are drooping limply from lack of water.
He stood up limply.
Describes unsteady, swaying movement, often from dizziness or exhaustion. Can be used for limply walking.
I'm walking limply because of the fever.
He shook hands limply.
She nodded limply.
Adverbial form of 弱々しい (weak-looking). Describes an action done in a frail or limp manner.
He waved his hand limply.