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ふわり Japanese meaning | Kotomora

ふわり

also: ふうわり

ふ

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Common wordJLPTN1Freq.FrequencyTop 50,000

Meanings

1

adverb taking the 'to' particle

softly; gently; lightly

onomatopoeic or mimetic word

Mimetic adverb describing a soft, light, airy movement or sensation. Often used with と (ふわりと).

花はなびらがふわりと舞まい降おりた。
A petal fluttered down softly.

ふわりとした感かん触しょくのタオル。

A towel with a soft, fluffy feel.

Written forms

ふわりUsage88%
Standard kana spelling; no kanji form exists.
フワリUsage12%
ふうわり
Emphatic or drawn-out variant; less common.
ふーわり
Search-only kana form with long vowel mark.

Similar words

ふわふわ
ふわふわ describes a continuous or repeated soft, fluffy state, while ふわり captures a single light, airy motion or moment.
そっと
そっと emphasizes quietness and carefulness, whereas ふわり focuses on lightness and softness of movement or texture.

Etymology

Onomatopoeic or mimetic word; the exact origin is uncertain, but it is likely derived from the sound-symbolic element ふわ, which evokes softness and airiness.