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そそくさ

sosokusa

Hastily; hurriedly leaving

Leaving or acting in a rush, as if trying to escape an awkward or uncomfortable situation. A restless, hurried departure.

💡Used when someone quickly leaves after an awkward encounter, hurries through a task, or exits as soon as possible.

Example

元カレに会ってしまい、そそくさとその場を離れた。

After running into my ex, I hastily left the scene.

Quiz yourself

He ___ gathered his things and left the party early.

彼は___と荷物をまとめて早々にパーティーを去った。

hastyhurriedescapeawkwardrushing
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