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A4 Adverb, Adverb taking the 'to' Particle, Suru verb

いじいじhesitantly, timidly, diffidently

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    1. Adverb, Adverb taking the 'to' Particle, Suru verb

      1.

      hesitantly, timidly, diffidently

      Onomatopoeic or mimetic word

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    イジイジいじいじ

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      優柔不断(ゆうじゅうふだん)(かれ)はいつもイジイジしている。

      The indecisive him is always acting hesitantly. {hesitantly, timidly, diffidently}

      イジイジして決断(けつだん)(おそ)(ひと)はリーダーになれない。

      People who are hesitant and slow to make decisions cannot become leaders. {hesitantly, timidly, diffidently}

      (はは)息子(むすこ)に:「イジイジしていないで、(はや)()いなさい!」

      Mother said to her son: "Don't be hesitant, speak up quickly!" {hesitantly, timidly, diffidently}

      人前(ひとまえ)でイジイジしている(ひと)()るとこちらまで()ずかしくなります。

      When I see someone acting hesitantly in public, it makes me feel embarrassed as well. {hesitantly, timidly, diffidently}

      ()()んでいたら友達(ともだち)に「イジイジしていないで元気(げんき)()して」と()われた。

      When I was feeling down, my friend told me "Stop being so timid and cheer up." {hesitantly, timidly, diffidently}

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