Japanese meaning of ムズムズ

Reading:
むずむず (muzumuzu)

English Translation:

restless, itching to act

Scene & Cultural Context

Cultural Context:


Used in love scenes for "itching" to confess or when the mood is awkwardly sweet.

Grammar & Learning Points

Grammar Point

Used as “ムズムズする” (“to feel restless or fidgety”).

Trap for English Speakers

Not “muzzle” or “muscle.”

Example

Basic Example

好きと言えなくてムズムズする。

I’m itching to say I like her.


Applied Example

近づくたびムズムズ…恋の予感。

I get restless every time I see her.