Vocabulary

What does まごつく (magotsuku) mean?

まごつく means to be flustered, confused, at a loss.

Quick facts
Readingまごつく
Romajimagotsuku
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N1
まごつく
N1 · estimated, JLPT frameworkmagotsuku

to be flustered, confused, at a loss

Example sentences

  • I got flustered by the unexpected question.

  • I got flustered in an unfamiliar place.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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