うじうじ

うじうじ
adverb, na-adjective
indecisively, hesitatingly, wishy-washy
informalonomatopoeiadescriptive
1. indecisively, hesitatingly, wishy-washy
Describes behavior that is indecisive, hesitant, or lacking confidence, often annoying to others.
うじうじしないで。
Stop being so wishy-washy.
うじうじ悩(なや)んでいる。
They're agonizing indecisively.
うじうじした態度(たいど)は嫌(きら)われる。
People don't like wishy-washy attitudes.
うじうじしてないで決(き)めなさい。
Stop hesitating and make a decision.

うじうじ is a mimetic word (onomatopoeia) that vividly describes indecisive, hesitant behavior. The repeated sound うじうじ evokes the image of someone squirming or wavering.

It typically has a negative connotation, implying that the person should be more decisive or assertive.

Common patterns

  • うじうじする: to be indecisive, dither
  • うじうじした + noun: a wishy-washy ~

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Added 2026.2.1 17:24 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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