Japanese meaning of くよくよ

Reading:
くよくよ (kuyokuyo)

English Translation:

worrying, brooding

Scene & Cultural Context

Cultural Context:


Often used to describe sensitive or negative-thinking characters.

Grammar & Learning Points

Grammar Point

“くよくよする” as the verb.

Trap for English Speakers

Not “queue.”

Example

Basic Example

細かいことでくよくよしないで。

Don’t worry about small things.


Applied Example

ライバルに「くよくよするなよ！」と励まされるシーン。

A rival says, “Don’t dwell on it!”