たじたじ

adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle, noun or participle which takes 'suru'

flinchingly; falteringly; overwhelmed

Describes being mentally or emotionally overwhelmed, flustered, or at a loss, often in response to strong pressure, criticism, or intensity. Commonly used with する or となる.

• 彼かれの剣けん幕まくにたじたじとなった。

  I was overwhelmed by his threatening attitude.

• 鋭するどい質しつ問もんにたじたじしてしまった。

  I faltered under the sharp questioning.

adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle, noun or participle which takes 'suru'

staggeringly; totteringly; unsteadily

Describes physical unsteadiness, such as staggering or tottering, often from a blow, dizziness, or exhaustion. Less common than the mental sense.

• パンチを受うけてたじたじと後こう退たいした。

  He staggered backward after taking the punch.