Translation and Meaning of: まごつく - magotsuku

The Japanese word 「まごつく」(magotsuku) refers to a state of hesitation or confusion, where someone does not know exactly how to act or which direction to take. This expression is often used to describe moments when a person feels lost or insecure, often in unexpected or new situations. The feeling of being disoriented is something universal, which makes this word quite useful and applicable in various everyday contexts.

The etymology of 「まごつく」 traces back to a combination of radicals and parts of Kanji that are not easily visible, as the word is written in hiragana. However, the root 「まご」(mago) can be associated with aspects of hesitation and insecurity, while 「つく」(tsuku) may be linked to the concept of 'becoming' or 'being' in a certain state. Thus, the combination of these parts forms an expression that evokes the idea of entering a state of hesitation.

The historical and cultural origin of the word is deeply rooted in the everyday character of the Japanese language. Communities that have always valued order, hierarchy, and proper procedure have naturally developed terms to describe what happens when these elements are disrupted. Therefore, 「まごつく」 captures not only a mental state but also a cultural reflection on how to deal with uncertainties and confusions in daily life.

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Verb conjugation of まごつく

• まごつきます - Present form
• まごついた - Simple past form
• まごつかない - negative form
• まごつくでしょう - Probable form

Synonyms and similar words

• 迷う (mayou) - to get lost, to be indecisive
• 戸惑う (tomadou) - to be confused, to hesitate in the face of an unexpected situation
• 悩む (nayamu) - to suffer from worries, to be distressed by a doubt or problem
• 困る (komaru) - to be in a difficult situation, to be in trouble
• うろたえる (urotaeru) - become disturbed, panic, lose composure

まごつく

Romaji: magotsuku
Kana: まごつく
Type: verb
L: jlpt-n1

Translation / Meaning: to be confused; to be disturbed

Meaning in English: to be confused;to be flustered

Definition: Get confused when things are not going well.

Example Sentences - (まごつく) magotsuku

See below some example sentences:

私は新しい環境でまごつくことがあります。

Watashi wa atarashii kankyō de magotsuku koto ga arimasu

I get confused in new environments.

I can get rid of it in a new environment.

• 私 - Japanese personal pronoun that means "I"
• は - topic particle that indicates the subject of the sentence
• 新しい - 新しい (atarashii)
• 環境 - Japanese noun that means "environment"
• で - particle that indicates the location where the action takes place
• まごつく - Japanese verb that means "to become confused."
• こと - A palavra japonesa que significa "coisa" é "もの" (mono).
• が - particle that indicates the subject of the sentence
• あります - Japanese verb that means "to exist"