はらはら
Definitions
harahara:
1. heart going pit-a-pat; falling rapidly in big drops; fluttering down
2. keeping on tenterhooks; suspense
3. exciting; thrilling
1. heart going pit-a-pat; falling rapidly in big drops; fluttering down
2. keeping on tenterhooks; suspense
3. exciting; thrilling
Examples
偉い人が集まるパーティで自分が失礼なことしないかどうかハラハラする。
偉 い人 が集 まるパーティで自分 が失礼 なことしないかどうかハラハラする。
Erai hito ga atsumaru pati de jibun ga shippai na koto shinai kadouka harahara suru.
It was a party with a lot of distinguished guests so I was nervous that I might screw something up.
紅葉の季節が終わって葉っぱがハラハラと散り始めた。
紅葉 の季節 が終 わって葉 っぱがハラハラと散 り始 めた。
Kouyou no kisetsu ga owatte happa ga harahara to chirihajimeta.
After the leaves finished changing color they began fluttering down.
Erai hito ga atsumaru pati de jibun ga shippai na koto shinai kadouka harahara suru.
It was a party with a lot of distinguished guests so I was nervous that I might screw something up.
紅葉の季節が終わって葉っぱがハラハラと散り始めた。
Kouyou no kisetsu ga owatte happa ga harahara to chirihajimeta.
After the leaves finished changing color they began fluttering down.
Usage
ハラハラ
ハラハラと
ハラハラって
ハラハラ・する
harahara
harahara to
harahara tte
harahara + suru