ぐずる
ぐずる
verb (godan)
to whine; to fuss; to be fretful
1.
to whine, to fuss, to be fretful
Typically describes a child crying, whining, or being difficult. Can also describe adults who complain or drag their feet.
赤ちゃんがぐずっている。
The baby is fussing.
眠くなると、この子はすぐぐずる。
When this child gets sleepy, they start whining right away.
夕方になると疲れてぐずり始めるので、早めに帰ろう。
They start getting fussy in the evening when they're tired, so let's head home early.
Mainly describes the behavior of children who are in a bad mood, whining and crying or being demanding.
CONJUGATION:
- ぐずらない（否定）
- ぐずります（丁寧）
- ぐずって（て形）
- ぐずった（過去）
COMMON PATTERNS:
- ぐずり始める: to start fussing
- ぐずっている: to be fussing
USAGE: Most commonly used about babies and small children. The related adverb ぐずぐず describes being slow or indecisive.