ozu-ozu
Speaking with extreme caution and shyness, as if testing whether it's safe to say anything at all. Every word comes out wrapped in hesitation.
💡A new employee asking a question — 'She ozu-ozu raised her hand and asked.'
新入社員がおずおずと質問した。
The new employee asked ozu-ozu.
The shy student ___ asked the teacher for help.
おとなしい生徒が○○と先生に質問した。