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まごまごする · noun or participle which takes 'suru'
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | まごまごする | まごまごしない |
| Polite | まごまごします | まごまごしません |
| Past polite | まごまごしました | まごまごしませんでした |
| Past | まごまごした | まごまごしなかった |
| Te-form | まごまごして | まごまごしないで |
| Desire | まごまごしたい | まごまごしたくない |
| Potential | まごまごできる | まごまごできない |
| Passive | まごまごされる | まごまごされない |
| Causative | まごまごさせる | まごまごさせない |
| Causative passive | まごまごさせられる | まごまごさせられない |
| Volitional | まごまごしよう | |
| Polite volitional | まごまごしましょう | |
| Imperative | まごまごしろ | まごまごするな |
| Conditional | まごまごすれば | まごまごしなければ |
| Tara conditional | まごまごしたら | まごまごしなかったら |
Meanings
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adverb, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
confused; flustered; at a loss
Describes the state of being bewildered or unsure how to act, often in a situation where one feels pressure or surprise. Commonly used with する to mean 'to be flustered' or 'to not know what to do'.
See also: まごつく
I was suddenly asked a question and got flustered.
I was at a loss because I didn't know the way, and then a kind person told me.
Usage patterns
- まごまごするto be flustered, at a loss for what to do
I got flustered and didn't know what to do during my first job interview.
- まごまごしている間に〈事〉while one is dithering/confused, (something happens)
While I was standing there confused, the train left.
- 〈場所〉でまごまごするto wander about in confusion in a place
I ended up wandering around helplessly in an unfamiliar town.