English–Japanese

“be flustered” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

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Example

人前では慌てます。hito mae de wa awa te ma su

I get flustered in front of people.

Illustration for 慌てる (be flustered)

How to say “be flustered” in Japanese

“Be flustered” in Japanese is 慌てる (awateru).

Describes losing calm and reacting in a hurried or confused way when a situation feels sudden or difficult.

Full entry for 慌てる: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 慌てる

急な質問にも、慌てずに答えます。kyū na shitsu mon ni mo awa te zu ni kota e ma su

I answer unexpected questions without getting flustered.

Tips for using 慌てる

  • English panic often suggests intense fear, while 慌てる (awateru) can describe losing composure over a small mistake or sudden problem.

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