ふりふり

Japanese

Etymology

Unrelated to フリル (furiru, “frill”), but probably reinforced by it. Compare 降(ふ)る (furu, “to fall”), 振(ふ)る (furu, “to shake”).

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Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): [ɸɯ̟ᵝɾʲiɸɯ̟ᵝɾʲi]

Adverb

ふりふり or フリフリ • (furifuri) 

1. loose and fluttery

   ふりふりのパジャマ

   furifuri no pajama

   light nightgown / pajamas

2. frilly

   ふりふりのドレス

   furifuri no doresu

   frilly dress