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のらりくらり

Readings

Kana: のらりくらり、ぬらりくらり
Romaji: norarikurari, nurarikurari
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Definition

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lazy; evasive; non-commital; slippery as an eel

Note: onomatopoeic or mimetic word

Example Sentences

あの政治家(せいじか)のらりくらりしよってからに。
➥The politician is as slippery as an eel!
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あいつはのらりくらりの仕事(しごと)にお(いそがごと)しい()だ。
➥He is busy loafing on the job.
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