“Swaying” in Japanese
Short answer
Swaying in Japanese is “ゆらり” (yurari). Full meaning: swaying (only once, in a large, slow motion); relaxedly.
Other ways to say “Swaying” in Japanese
ゆさゆさ
yusayusa swaying (with large slow movements), shaking
揺るぎ
yurugi shaking, swaying
ゆらりゆらり
yurariyurari swaying (repeatedly, in a large, slow motion)
揺らめき
yurameki shaking, swaying
揺ら揺ら
yurayura swaying, swinging, rocking, shaking, wavering, flickering
ユラリ
yurari swaying (only once, in a large, slow motion); relaxedly
ユサユサ
yusayusa swaying (with large slow movements), shaking
ぶらりぶらり
burariburari dangling, swaying, swinging; (walking) leisurely, aimlessly, strolling, wandering, rambling; idly, lazily, leisurely, aimlessly
由良理
yurari swaying (only once, in a large, slow motion); relaxedly
くねくね
kunekune winding, meandering, wriggling, wiggling, waving, swaying, twisting and turning
横揺れ
yokoyure horizontal shaking (of an earthquake); rolling (of a boat, aircraft, etc.), swaying
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