English–Japanese
“wander” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajisamayou
Example
道に迷って、森をさまよいます。michi ni mayo tte mori o sa ma yo i ma su
I get lost and wander through the forest.
How to say “wander” in Japanese
“Wander” in Japanese is さまよう (samayou).
It describes moving from place to place without a fixed destination, often because the way is unclear.
Example sentences with さまよう
猫が夜の街をさまよっています。neko ga yoru no machi o sa ma yo tte i ma su
A cat is wandering through the city at night.
Tips for using さまよう
- English learners often associate wander with relaxed travel, but さまよう (samayō) commonly suggests being lost or moving without a clear direction.