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A13 Adverb, Adverb taking the 'to' Particle, Suru verb

うかうかcarelessly, inattentively

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    1. Adverb, Adverb taking the 'to' Particle, Suru 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(ひと)(だま)されました。

      I was deceived by someone because I was acting carelessly. {carelessly, inattentively}

      受験(じゅけん)(ひか)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}

      (ぼく)がうかうかしていたせいで、チャンスを(のが)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()しい商品(しょうひん)()()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(いち)(ねん)()ぎてしまったことを反省(はんせい)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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