徘徊
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 徘徊
1
wandering (around); roaming; loitering; prowling; hanging around
Examples
別に制服着込んだ外宇宙の使者が、伴侶を求めて徘徊してるわけでもなかろうに。
It's not as if an emissary from outer space will have slipped into school uniform and be loitering around seeking a partner.
Kanji in this Word
徘
11 strokes
Frequency: 2414
Meanings
wander
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ハイ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
さまよ.う
徊
9 strokes
Meanings
wandering
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
カイ
クワイ
エ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
さまよ.う
俳
10 strokes
Frequency: 1137
JLPT N1
Grade 6
Meanings
haiku
actor
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ハイ
回
6 strokes
Frequency: 50
JLPT N3
Grade 2
Meanings
-times
round
game
revolve
counter for occurrences
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
カイ
エ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
まわ.る
-まわ.る
-まわ.り
まわ.す
-まわ.す
まわ.し-
-まわ.し
もとお.る
か.える
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