Japanese meaning of ふわり

Reading:
ふわり (fuwari)

English Translation:

lightly, softly drifting

Scene & Cultural Context

Cultural Context:


Common in poetic descriptions and shojo manga.

Grammar & Learning Points

Grammar Point

“ふわりと舞う”などで使う。

Trap for English Speakers

Not “furry.”

Example

Basic Example

花びらがふわりと風に舞う。

Petals softly float in the breeze.


Applied Example

少女漫画のヒロインの髪がふわりとなびく。

The heroine’s hair sways softly in shoujo manga.