もやもや

Alternative writings: モヤモヤ
Frequency:
1

Hazy, misty, or foggy; a condition where vision or scenery is blurred or murky.

AdverbAdverb Taking 'と'Irregular VerbOnomatopoeic or Mimetic Word

Examples

朝はもやもやしていて遠くの山が見えない。

In the morning it's misty and you can't see the distant mountains.

窓の外はもやもやと靄が立ち込めていた。

Outside the window a haze was hanging in the air.

気温差で景色がもやもやして見える。

The temperature difference makes the scenery look hazy.

2

A fuzzy or unsettled feeling; mental fogginess, unclear emotions, or pent-up worries.

NounAdverbAdverb Taking 'と'Irregular VerbOnomatopoeic or Mimetic Word

Examples

上司からの説明が不十分で仕事の方針がもやもやしている。

The boss's explanation was insufficient, so the work policy is still unclear.

別れた後でも心の中がもやもやして眠れない夜が続いた。

Even after the breakup, I had nights when my mind was fuzzy and I couldn't sleep.

もやもやした気持ちを友達に打ち明けて少し楽になった。

I felt a bit better after confiding my unclear feelings to a friend.