揺蕩い

Etymology 1
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From. Appears in the  of 759.

Derived as the

The kanji spelling is an example of, based on the synonymous 🇨🇬-derived term.

Noun

 * 1) bobbing, to moving about uncertainly as a floating item moves about on the surface of water or some other liquid
 * 2) the state of being undecided or uncertain
 * 3) a pause or hesitation due to indecision, dallying, dawdling
 * 1) a pause or hesitation due to indecision, dallying, dawdling

Usage notes
The alternative spelling is uncommon.

Etymology 2
Derived from the tayutou shift from tayutau. Developed since 1603, when only the form tayutai is listed in the 1603 .