ちんたら（ちんたら）
JLPT N3 · noun
Meaning: dawdling
Example sentences
- ちんたらしていると、遅れるよ。 — If you dawdle around like that, you'll be late.
- ちんたら歩かず、急ごう。 — Don't dawdle along—let's hurry.
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