もやもや
もやもや
adverb, suru verb, noun
hazy feeling; vague unease; unclear
1.
hazy; unclear; vague
Describes something that is unclear, foggy, or not well-defined visually.
霧でもやもやしていて前が見えない。
It's so foggy that I can't see ahead.
2.
vague unease; nagging feeling
A feeling of emotional discomfort, anxiety, or frustration that is difficult to articulate. Often used to describe unresolved feelings.
彼の態度にもやもやする。
His attitude makes me feel uneasy.
もやもやした気持ちを言葉にできない。
I can't put my uneasy feelings into words.
VISUAL MEANING (Sense 1):
Describes foggy, hazy, or unclear vision:
- もやもやした空気: hazy air
- もやもやした視界: blurry vision
EMOTIONAL MEANING (Sense 2):
Describes internal emotional state that is:
- Difficult to identify or articulate
- A mix of frustration, anxiety, or dissatisfaction
- Often unresolved or lingering
COMMON PATTERNS:
- もやもやする: to feel uneasy/frustrated
- もやもやした気持ち: vague uncomfortable feeling
- もやもやを解消する: to resolve the unease
SIMILAR EXPRESSIONS:
- すっきりしない: not feeling refreshed/clear
- 腑に落ちない: not fully convinced
- 引っかかる: to bother (me)
Related Words
Related:
すっきり (refreshed)