Back to all words
Emotion & Feeling

どぎまぎ

dogi-magi

Flustered and embarrassed

Becoming so flustered that you lose your composure. A mix of embarrassment and confusion that leaves you tongue-tied and awkward.

💡When your crush suddenly talks to you — 'I was so dogi-magi I couldn't say a word.'

Example

突然褒められてどぎまぎした。

I went all dogi-magi when suddenly complimented.

Quiz yourself

She got ___ when the teacher called on her unexpectedly.

先生に急に当てられて○○してしまった。

nervousnessromanceconfessionstresscomedy
Advanced