いじいじ

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

hesitantly; timidly; diffidently

Describes acting in a hesitant, timid, or diffident manner, often with visible nervousness or lack of confidence. Common with する and と.

• 彼かれは面めん接せつでいじいじと答こたえた。

  He answered hesitantly at the interview.

• そんなにいじいじしないで、はっきり言いってください。

  Don't be so timid; please say it clearly.