Translation guide
Describes a state of nervous confusion, agitation, or being flustered. Japanese expresses this through verbs, adjectives, and mimetic words that convey being upset, panicked, or disoriented.
To describe being flustered, agitated, or in a state of nervous confusion, often due to surprise, pressure, or embarrassment.
A common verb meaning to panic, get flustered, or act hastily due to surprise or pressure. Often used when someone loses composure.
He got flustered by the sudden question.
Don't get flustered; please calm down.
A verb meaning to be flustered, bewildered, or lose one's presence of mind. Slightly more formal or literary than 慌てる.
She was flustered by the unexpected event.
A suru-verb meaning to be agitated, shaken, or disturbed emotionally. Often used for deeper emotional upset.
He was flustered upon hearing the news.
A verb meaning to be confused, flustered, or at a loss, often in a social situation or when unsure how to act.
I got flustered in the unfamiliar place.
A mimetic suru-verb describing a state of flurry or fluster, often with visible haste and confusion.
I was in a fluster because I was about to be late.
To describe a more intense state of panic, chaos, or mental disarray, often due to an emergency or overwhelming situation.
A common phrase meaning to panic or be in a panic. Directly borrowed from English, widely used.
Everyone was in a fluster because of the fire.
A colloquial expression meaning to be in a state of chaos or frantic confusion, often used for busy, hectic situations.
We're in a fluster with the moving preparations.
A noun meaning great confusion or chaos. Used for large-scale disorder, not personal fluster.
To describe a flustered state caused by embarrassment or shyness, often with blushing or awkwardness.
A verb meaning to be shy, embarrassed, or feel awkward, often in a flattering or self-conscious situation.
I got flustered when I was praised.
A formal suru-verb meaning to blush or turn red from embarrassment. Often used in writing.
He was flustered in front of her.
A mimetic suru-verb describing a flustered, nervous feeling, often from embarrassment or surprise.
I got flustered when suddenly spoken to.
慌てる is the most common and versatile for everyday fluster. うろたえる implies a loss of composure and is more literary. 動揺する suggests deeper emotional disturbance and is often used in news or formal contexts.
I got flustered during the exam and miscalculated.
He was flustered by the accusation.
The president was shaken by the sudden drop in stock prices.
There is no direct noun equivalent for 'fluster' in Japanese. Avoid literal translations like 'フラスター'. Instead, use verbs or adjectives that describe the state.
He was in a fluster.
She was in a fluster before the interview.
Don't get in a fluster over small things.
The station was in a fluster due to the blackout.