N3
とまどう (tomadō)
戸惑う
to be bewildered; flustered; perplexed; lost
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Refers to being bewildered, flustered, or perplexed due to a sudden change of situation or unexpected action. Can be used with as a noun (戸惑い). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Flustered? Perplexed? ...That is entirely your fault for suddenly staring straight into my eyes with such a serious look! ...っ, You absolute blockhead! Take responsibility!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『私が戸惑ってるって？！...っ、それはあんたが突然、そんな熱い真面目な瞳で私を真っ直ぐ見つめてくるからでしょ！動揺して戸惑うに決まってるじゃない！この大バカ！』
📝 Example Sentences
突然のルール変更に、選手たちはどのように対応すべきか_______てしまいました。
Due to the sudden rule change, the players were perplexed as to how they should respond.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "戸惑う"!
海外の慣習があまりにも日本と違っていたので、最初の数日は_______ことばかりでした。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 想定外の環境差で混乱する様子「戸惑う」が正解です。ハルカ部長：『慣習に戸惑う！私のあんたへの「特別扱い（愛）」にも、最初は戸惑うかもしれないけど、すぐに私の隣の居心地の良さに慣れなさい！』
English: Since it represents getting confused in unexpected environment differences, 'being bewildered/perplexed' (tomadō) is correct. Haruka: 'Perplexed by customs! You might be perplexed at first by my "special treatment (love)" toward you, but get used to the comfort of my side quickly!'
English: Since it represents getting confused in unexpected environment differences, 'being bewildered/perplexed' (tomadō) is correct. Haruka: 'Perplexed by customs! You might be perplexed at first by my "special treatment (love)" toward you, but get used to the comfort of my side quickly!'
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