Meaning

Primary

Fluffy

Alternatives

Floating Lightly, Light-Headed

Word Type

adverb, する verb, な adjective, の adjective, オノマトペ

Explanation

Who are who are (ふわふわ) fluffy? I’m thinking puppies, but ask yourself, "who are the fluffiest creatures I know?"

This is an オノマトペ meaning fluffy, like a puppy, a cloud, or a cotton ball. It can also describe the movement of a dandelion puffball or a jellyfish, floating lightly in the air or the water. And if you’re feeling lightheaded, that’s called ふわふわ too. Basically, anything with light or fluffy vibe!

Pronunciation

ふわふわ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)
フワフワ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Context

Common Word Combinations

  • ふわふわしている

    to be fluffy

    ふわふわうく

    to waft, to float

    ふわふわとぶ

    to waft, to fly gently through the air

Context Sentences

うわー、このパン、ふわふわだね!

Wow, this bread is so fluffy, isn't it!

クラゲが海でふわふわ泳いでるのって、かわいくない?

Isn't it cute to see jellyfish floating in the sea?

なんか頭がふわふわする。

I’m kind of light-headed.