ichidan verb
stagger; stumble; be unsteady on one's feet
Describes a weak, tottering gait, often due to fatigue, intoxication, or physical weakness. Conveys a sense of wobbliness or lack of strength in the legs.
疲れて足がひょろけて、まっすぐ歩けなかった。
I was so tired my legs were unsteady and I couldn't walk straight.
酔っ払いがひょろけながら道を渡っていた。
A drunk was staggering across the street.