ふわっと

adverb, noun or participle which takes 'suru'

floatingly; driftingly; weightlessly

Describes something moving lightly through air or water, or a sensation of weightlessness. Often used with verbs like 浮く, 漂う, or 飛ぶ.

• 風ふう船せんがふわっと空そらに浮うかんだ。

  The balloon floated up lightly into the sky.

• 雲くもの上うえを歩あるいているような、ふわっとした感かん覚かく。

  A weightless feeling, as if walking on clouds.

adverb, noun or participle which takes 'suru'

softly; gently; lightly

Used for soft, gentle touches, textures, or movements. Common with verbs like 触れる, 包む, or 置く.

• 赤あかちゃんのほっぺたにふわっと触ふれた。

  I softly touched the baby's cheek.

• ふわっとしたタオルで顔かおを包つつむ。

  Wrap your face gently with a soft towel.

adverb, noun or participle which takes 'suru'

restlessly; uncertainly; nervously

Describes a mental state of being unsettled, unable to relax, or lacking confidence. Often used with する to mean 'feel restless' or 'be on edge'.

• 試し験けんの前まえはいつもふわっとした気き分ぶんになる。

  I always feel restless before an exam.

• 彼かれは何なにか隠かくしているようで、ふわっとした態たい度どだった。

  He seemed to be hiding something and acted nervously.