まごつく · godan verb (-ku)
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | まごつく | まごつかない |
| Polite | まごつきます | まごつきません |
| Past polite | まごつきました | まごつきませんでした |
| Past | まごついた | まごつかなかった |
| Te-form | まごついて | まごつかないで |
| Desire | まごつきたい | まごつきたくない |
| Potential | まごつける | まごつけない |
| Passive | まごつかれる | まごつかれない |
| Causative | まごつかせる | まごつかせない |
| Causative passive | まごつかせられるalso まごつかされる | まごつかせられないalso まごつかされない |
| Volitional | まごつこう | |
| Polite volitional | まごつきましょう | |
| Imperative | まごつけ | まごつくな |
| Conditional | まごつけば | まごつかなければ |
| Tara conditional | まごついたら | まごつかなかったら |
godan verb (-ku), intransitive verb
be confused; be flustered; be at a loss
Describes a state of mental confusion or not knowing what to do, often in an unexpected situation.
I was flustered by the sudden question.
I was at a loss because I didn't know the way.
godan verb (-ku), intransitive verb
loiter; hang around; wander around
Colloquial use for aimlessly hanging around or loitering, often with a nuance of not knowing what to do.
While I was loitering in front of the station, a police officer spoke to me.
I was flustered by the sudden question.
I got confused at the unfamiliar station and missed my train.
I was at a loss because I didn't understand how to use it.