戸惑(とまど)い

とまどい
noun
confusion, bewilderment
1. confusion, bewilderment, perplexity
A feeling of not knowing how to respond or act in an unexpected situation.
戸惑(とまど)いを隠(かく)せない。
Unable to hide one's confusion.
最初(さいしょ)は戸惑(とまど)いがあった。
There was confusion at first.
新(あたら)しい環境(かんきょう)への戸惑(とまど)い。
Confusion about the new environment.

戸惑(とまど)い is a noun meaning confusion or bewilderment when facing an unexpected situation.

RELATED VERB:
戸惑(とまど)う: to be confused, bewildered, perplexed

COMMON EXPRESSIONS:

  • 戸惑(とまど)いを感(かん)じる: to feel confused
  • 戸惑(とまど)いを隠(かく)せない: unable to hide one's confusion
  • 戸惑(とまど)いの表情(ひょうじょう)/色(いろ): expression of bewilderment
  • 戸惑(とまど)いを覚(おぼ)える: to feel perplexed

USAGE:
Describes the feeling of not knowing how to react or respond in an unfamiliar or unexpected situation. Often used when facing new environments, sudden changes, or unusual requests.

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 困惑(こんわく): perplexity, bewilderment (more formal)
  • 混乱(こんらん): confusion, chaos (stronger, more disordered)
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Added 2026.1.16 17:49 · Revised 2026.1.26 23:51
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