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Movement & Speed

ぐずぐず

guzu-guzu

Dawdling, wasting time

Being slow to act or decide, procrastinating instead of getting things done. Often used to scold someone for being lazy.

💡A parent urging their child — 'Stop being guzu-guzu and get ready for school!'

Example

ぐずぐずしないで早く準備しなさい。

Stop being guzu-guzu and get ready quickly.

Quiz yourself

Don't be ___, we're going to be late!

○○しないで、遅刻するよ!

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