狽
狽: flustered (in 狼狽)
flustered (in 狼狽)
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Readings
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ケン・バイ・ハイ
Kun—
Always paired with 狼: 狼狽 (ろうばい, panic). The verb form is 狼狽える (うろたえる).
Key words
狼狽ろうばいpanic; confusion
狼狽えるうろたえるto be flustered
周章狼狽しゅうしょうろうばいfalling into a panic
狼狽気味ろうばいぎみsomewhat flustered
Example sentences
突然名前を呼ばれて、彼は明らかに狼狽していた。
Called by name all of a sudden, he was clearly flustered.
財布がないことに気づいて、思わず狼狽えてしまった。
I noticed my wallet was gone and couldn't help panicking.
質問が予想外だったのか、新人は周章狼狽して言葉に詰まった。
Perhaps because the question was unexpected, the newcomer fell into a panic and was lost for words.