ふりふり

Japanese

Etymology

Unrelated to フリル (furiru, “frill”), but probably reinforced by it. Compare 降(ふ)る (furu, “to fall”), 振(ふ)る (furu, “to shake”).

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Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): [ɸɯ̟ᵝɾʲiɸɯ̟ᵝɾʲi]

Adverb

ふりふり or フリフリ • (furifuri) 

  1. loose and fluttery
    ふりふりのパジャマ
    furifuri no pajama
    light nightgown / pajamas
  2. frilly
    ふりふりのドレス
    furifuri no doresu
    frilly dress
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