ふらつく
ふらつく · godan verb (-ku)
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | ふらつく | ふらつかない |
| Polite | ふらつきます | ふらつきません |
| Past polite | ふらつきました | ふらつきませんでした |
| Past | ふらついた | ふらつかなかった |
| Te-form | ふらついて | ふらつかないで |
| Desire | ふらつきたい | ふらつきたくない |
| Potential | ふらつける | ふらつけない |
| Passive | ふらつかれる | ふらつかれない |
| Causative | ふらつかせる | ふらつかせない |
| Causative passive | ふらつかせられるalso ふらつかされる | ふらつかせられないalso ふらつかされない |
| Volitional | ふらつこう | |
| Polite volitional | ふらつきましょう | |
| Imperative | ふらつけ | ふらつくな |
| Conditional | ふらつけば | ふらつかなければ |
| Tara conditional | ふらついたら | ふらつかなかったら |
Meanings
godan verb (-ku), intransitive verb
Describes physical unsteadiness, such as dizziness, lightheadedness, or losing one's balance while walking.
When I stood up, I felt dizzy and put my hand on the wall.
Though I was staggering from the fever, I managed to walk to the station.
godan verb (-ku), intransitive verb
waver; be unfixed
Used for emotions, beliefs, or resolve that are not steady; implies hesitation or lack of firmness.
His resolve is still wavering; he's unsure which to choose.
godan verb (-ku), intransitive verb
wander aimlessly; loiter; putter around
Describes moving around without a clear purpose, often in a leisurely or idle manner.
On my days off, I often wander around the house to kill time.
Usage patterns
- 足元がふらつくone's footing becomes unsteady
My footing was unsteady because of the fever.
- 頭がふらつくto feel dizzy, one's head spinning
My head spun when I stood up.
- 〈物〉でふらつくto stagger from something (alcohol, illness, etc.)
He was staggering from the alcohol.
- 決意がふらつくone's resolve wavers
Her resolve never wavered until the end.
- 〈場所〉をふらつくto wander around a place without purpose
On free days I often wander around town.