そわそわする · noun or participle which takes 'suru'
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | そわそわする | そわそわしない |
| Polite | そわそわします | そわそわしません |
| Past polite | そわそわしました | そわそわしませんでした |
| Past | そわそわした | そわそわしなかった |
| Te-form | そわそわして | そわそわしないで |
| Desire | そわそわしたい | そわそわしたくない |
| Potential | そわそわできる | そわそわできない |
| Passive | そわそわされる | そわそわされない |
| Causative | そわそわさせる | そわそわさせない |
| Causative passive | そわそわさせられる | そわそわさせられない |
| Volitional | そわそわしよう | |
| Polite volitional | そわそわしましょう | |
| Imperative | そわそわしろ | そわそわするな |
| Conditional | そわそわすれば | そわそわしなければ |
| Tara conditional | そわそわしたら | そわそわしなかったら |
adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
restlessly; nervously; fidgety
Describes a state of being unable to stay still due to anxiety, excitement, or impatience. Often used with する or と.
He was fidgeting nervously before the interview.
She seems restless and uneasy, as if she's hiding something.
He was restless before the interview.
The child paced around the room restlessly while waiting for the present.
I'm restless worrying about the exam results.
ソワソワ describes a general restless fidgetiness (e.g. before an event), whereas ハラハラ specifically conveys anxious suspense while observing an unfolding, risky situation.
そわそわ describes visible restlessness or fidgeting from nervousness, whereas 気が気でない focuses on the inner state of being too worried to settle down.
そわそわ describes general restless fidgeting or nervous behavior, while きょろきょろ specifically refers to the eyes darting around.
そわそわ describes restless fidgeting from anticipation or anxiety, while どぎまぎ describes sudden fluster from surprise or embarrassment.