おろおろ

Frequency rank: 14,779. – 14,831.

adverb (fukushi); adverb taking the 'to' particle; noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru

in confusion; in a fluster; in bewilderment; in a dither; in a panic; all shook up; helplesslyonomatopoeic or mimetic word
sobbing; tearfully; trembling (voice)onomatopoeic or mimetic word

Forms

おろおろFrequency rank: 14,779. – 14,831.
オロオロFrequency rank: 15,267. – 15,330.

Generated definitions (experimental)

in confusion; in a fluster; in bewilderment; in a dither; in a panic; all shook up; helplessly

This meaning describes a state of being overwhelmed or distressed, often due to unexpected circumstances, leading to uncertain or frantic behavior.

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She was in a fluster after hearing the sudden news.

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After the accident, he was in bewilderment, unsure of what to do.

sobbing; tearfully; trembling (voice)

This meaning relates to expressions of deep emotion, typically sadness or distress, that manifest through tears and an unsteady voice.

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She was sobbing tearfully due to her sadness.

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His voice was trembling as he spoke.

Generated collocations (experimental)

to be flusteredto be in a dithera bewildered appearanceto sob helplesslya flustered hearta panicked attitudetime spent in confusionto be bewildered by the situationa trembling voicea feeling of helplessness

Example sentences

4 results

1. 、。

When I got the phone call telling me of my father's death, I was completely flustered.

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2. ありゃ。だっ。

Shame on you for getting so flustered. You looked ridiculous.

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3. 、だっ。

When a strong earthquake struck suddenly, my mom just walked around the house in shock.

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4. 、。

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