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to feel anxious; to feel nervous; to be kept in suspense; to feel excited; to feel thrilled
fluttering down; trickling down (e.g. tears)
hanging untidily (of hair); straggling
息子の試験結果をはらはらして待った。
I waited nervously for my son's test results.
手紙を読みながら涙がはらはら零れました。
Tears fell as I read the letter.
映画を見ていてはらはらしました。
I was on the edge of my seat watching the movie.