Translation and Meaning of: まごつく - magotsuku
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word まごつく (magotsuku) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: magotsuku
Kana: まごつく
Type: verb
L: jlpt-n1
Translation / Meaning: be confused; be disturbed
Meaning in English: to be confused;to be flustered
Definition: Get confused when things are not going well.
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Explanation and Etymology - (まごつく) magotsuku
The Japanese word 「まごつく」(magotsuku) refers to a state of hesitation or confusion, where someone does not know exactly how to act or which direction to take. This expression is often used to describe moments when a person feels lost or insecure, often in unexpected or new situations. The feeling of being disoriented is something universal, which makes this word quite useful and applicable in various everyday contexts.
The etymology of 「まごつく」 traces back to a combination of radicals and parts of Kanji that are not easily visible, as the word is written in hiragana. However, the root 「まご」(mago) can be associated with aspects of hesitation and insecurity, while 「つく」(tsuku) may be linked to the concept of 'becoming' or 'being' in a certain state. Thus, the combination of these parts forms an expression that evokes the idea of entering a state of hesitation.
The historical and cultural origin of the word is deeply rooted in the everyday character of the Japanese language. Communities that have always valued order, hierarchy, and proper procedure have naturally developed terms to describe what happens when these elements are disrupted. Therefore, 「まごつく」 captures not only a mental state but also a cultural reflection on how to deal with uncertainties and confusions in daily life.
Verbal conjugation of まごつく
See below a small list of verb conjugations: まごつく (magotsuku)
- まごつきます - Present form
- まごついた - Simple past form
- まごつかない - Negative form
- まごつくでしょう - Probable form
Synonyms and similar words
- 迷う (mayou) - to get lost, to be indecisive
- 戸惑う (tomadou) - to be confused, to hesitate in the face of an unexpected situation
- 悩む (nayamu) - to suffer from worries, to be distressed by a doubt or problem
- 困る (komaru) - to be in a difficult situation, to be in trouble
- うろたえる (urotaeru) - become disturbed, panic, lose composure
Words related
Words with the same pronunciation: まごつく magotsuku
How to Write in Japanese - (まごつく) magotsuku
See below a step-by-step guide on how to write the word by hand in Japanese (まごつく) magotsuku:
Example Sentences - (まごつく) magotsuku
Below are some example sentences:
Watashi wa atarashii kankyō de magotsuku koto ga arimasu
I get confused in new environments.
I can get rid of it in a new environment.
- 私 - Japanese personal pronoun meaning "I"
- は - topic particle that indicates the subject of the sentence
- 新しい - Japanese adjective that means "new"
- 環境 - Japanese noun that means "environment"
- で - particle that indicates the location where the action takes place
- まごつく - Japanese verb that means "to become confused."
- こと - Japanese noun meaning "thing"
- が - particle that indicates the subject of the sentence
- あります - Japanese verb meaning "to exist"
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