moji-moji
Squirming and fidgeting due to shyness or embarrassment. Often describes someone wanting to say something but too shy to speak up.
💡A child wanting to ask for candy — 'She stood moji-moji in front of the counter.'
言いたいことがあるのに、もじもじしている。
She wants to say something but keeps fidgeting moji-moji.
The boy stood ___ behind his mother, too shy to say hello.
男の子はお母さんの後ろで○○していた。