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Kotomora

どさくさ

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Meanings

1

noun

confusion; turmoil; hustle and bustle

Describes a chaotic, busy situation where things are out of order. Often used in the phrase どさくさに紛れて (taking advantage of the confusion).

2

noun or participle which takes 'suru', adverb

rush around frantically; act in a fluster

Rare mimetic use describing frantic, disorganized movement or behavior. Modern usage is mostly limited to the noun sense.