Japanese meaning of モジモジ

Reading:
もじもじ (mojimoji)

English Translation:

fidgeting, bashful, squirming

Scene & Cultural Context

Cultural Context:


Classic for shy confessions, awkward silences, or first dates in manga.

Grammar & Learning Points

Grammar Point

Used as “もじもじする” (“to fidget/shuffle about”).

Trap for English Speakers

Not “moji” (letter/character).

Example

Basic Example

彼女はもじもじしながら返事をした。

She answered, fidgeting shyly.