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A13 Adverb, と-adverb, する-verb
うかうかcarelessly, inattentively
Dictionary Definition
Adverb, と-adverb, する-verb
1.
carelessly, inattentively
Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
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うかうか、ウカウカ
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うかうかしていて人に騙されました。
I was deceived by someone because I was acting carelessly. {carelessly, inattentively}
受験を控えているのでうかうかしていられません。
I cannot afford to be careless or inattentive as I am preparing for an exam. {carelessly, inattentively}
僕がうかうかしていたせいで、チャンスを逃してしまった。
Because I was carelessly not paying attention, I ended up missing my chance. {carelessly, inattentively}
うかうかしているうちに欲しい商品が売れ切れてしまいました。
While I was carelessly lounging around, the product I wanted got sold out. {carelessly, inattentively}
うかうかとしているうちに一年も過ぎてしまったことを反省している。
I am reflecting on the fact that a whole year has passed while I was behaving carelessly. {carelessly, inattentively}
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