Japanese Word · Intermediate
うろたえる
to wander aimlessly
Pronunciation: [ɯ̟ɾo̞ta̠e̞ɾɯ̟]
Meaning
to wander aimlessly
Example
「どうしよう」とうろたえた様子を見て中島さんが事情を聴くと、女性は「＋から始まる電話番号から電話がかかってきて３０万円振り込まないといけない」などと説明。
Seeing that she seemed flustered and at a loss, Nakajima asked her what had happened
Practice tips
- Practice うろたえる 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.