淀よどみ

noun

stagnation; sediment; backwater

Refers to still, unmoving water or the sediment that settles in it. Also used metaphorically for a stagnant situation.

• 川かわの淀よどみに落おち葉ばがたまっていた。

  Fallen leaves had gathered in the stagnant part of the river.

• 会かい議ぎは淀よどみなく進すすんだ。

  The meeting proceeded without a hitch.

noun

faltering; hesitation; pause

Describes a momentary stop or stumble in speech, action, or flow. Often used in negative forms like 淀みなく (without hesitation).

• 彼かれの説せつ明めいには淀よどみがなかった。

  His explanation was without hesitation.

• スピーチの途と中ちゅうで小ちいさな淀よどみがあった。

  There was a slight pause in the middle of the speech.