Word details

おずおず

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word おずおず.

Dictionary

Entry

ずおずオズオズ怖ず怖ず~と AdverbUsually kanaFreq #5196
1

timidly; nervously; with nervous diffidence; trembling with fear

Examples
会社に入ってきたばかりの新人は何をするにもオズオズしている。
New hires who just joined the company do everything in this timid manner.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

dreadful, be frightened, fearful

8 strokesFrequency 1,325JLPT N2Grade 8

On

Kun

こわ.いこわ.がるお.じるおそ.れる

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