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むずむず

muzu-muzu

Itchy and fidgety sensation

An annoying itch or restless tingling that makes you want to scratch or move. Also used when you're dying to do something.

💡A mosquito bite on your ankle — 'The bite is making my leg muzu-muzu.'

Example

蚊に刺されて足がむずむずする。

The mosquito bite makes my leg feel muzu-muzu.

Quiz yourself

My nose feels ___ — I think I'm about to sneeze.

鼻が○○する——くしゃみが出そうだ。

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