Some words and phrases in Japanese are meant to sound just like their meaning.
For us foreigners however, guessing the meaning of these phrases can be a hit or miss.
Let's try a Japanese quiz!
前の車が（ ）走っているので、どこかで追い越したいです。
I want to overtake the car ahead because it's driving slowly.
＊追い越す（おいこす） to overtake
Choose the correct word to fit into the missing space ( ).
Select the answer from choices 1～ 4 below.
① がたがた
② ねちねち
③ のろのろ
④ ふわふわ
答えは・・・The answer is・・・
③ のろのろ
◆ Today's expression
のろのろ
The expression "のろのろ" means "slowly" or "at a slow pace" : a state where things are progressing slowly or movements are taking place at a leisurely pace.