delusion; illusion; infatuation; bewilderment; perplexity
Refers to a state of mental confusion, being misled by false beliefs, or being deeply infatuated. Often used in literary or psychological contexts. The specific nuance depends on context: it can mean romantic infatuation, cognitive delusion, or general bewilderment.
Fall into the delusion of love.
Discard illusions and discern the truth.
hovering chopsticks indecisively over dishes
Derived from the verb 惑う (madou, 'to be perplexed, to go astray'). The noun form 惑い (madoi) represents the state or result of that verb.