おどおど
おどおど
adverb
nervously; timidly; fearfully
1.
nervously; timidly; fearfully
Acting with visible nervousness or fear, appearing intimidated.
おどおどしながら話した。
He spoke nervously.
新入社員はおどおどしていた。
The new employee was acting timidly.
そんなにおどおどしないで。
Don't be so nervous.
おどおど describes visible nervousness or timidity, showing lack of confidence.
SIMILAR WORDS:
- びくびく: nervous, frightened (more fear-based)
- おずおず: hesitantly, timidly
- もじもじ: fidgeting, shy
COMMON PATTERNS:
- おどおどする: to act nervously
- おどおどしながら: while acting nervously