オドオド

Alternative writings: おどおど
JLPT:N1
Frequency:
1

An onomatopoeic word meaning to act timidly or nervously; to be apprehensive or hesitant (used as an adverb or in the verb form 'オドオドする').

AdverbAdverb Taking 'と'Irregular VerbOnomatopoeic or Mimetic Word

Examples

面接でオドオドしてしまって、うまく話せなかった。

I got nervous in the interview and couldn't speak well.

彼女は知らない人の前でいつもオドオドしている。

She always acts timidly in front of strangers.

雷の音に犬がオドオドしている。

The dog is trembling nervously at the sound of thunder.

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