Japanese Word · Intermediate
はらはら
to feel uneasy
Pronunciation: [ha̠ɾa̠ha̠ɾa̠]
Meaning
to feel uneasy
Example
玄関に近いので母親はハラハラした。眼顔で制しながら恐る恐る問うた。
The mother was nervous because they were close to the entrance, so she asked timidly, trying to control him with her eyes.
Practice tips
- Practice はらはら out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.