イジイジ

Alternative writings: いじいじ
Frequency:
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An onomatopoeic term describing someone acting hesitantly, timidly, or diffidently—often used to criticize passive or sulky behavior.

AdverbAdverb Taking 'と'Irregular VerbOnomatopoeic or Mimetic Word

Examples

そんなにイジイジしていないで、自分の意見を言いなさい。

Don't be so timid—say your opinion.

彼は試験の結果を見てイジイジしていたが、別に失敗ではなかった。

He was moping after seeing his exam results, but it wasn't really a failure.

いつまでもイジイジしているタイプじゃないから、時間が経てば元気になるよ。

He's not the type to stay sulky forever; he'll cheer up after a while.