もやもや

Alternative writings: モヤモヤ
Frequency:

1Hazy, misty, or foggy; a condition where vision or scenery is blurred or murky.

AdverbAdverb Taking 'と'Group 3 VerbOnomatopoeic or Mimetic Word

Examples

朝はもやもやしていて遠くの山が見えない。

In the morning it's misty and you can't see the distant mountains.

窓の外はもやもやと靄が立ち込めていた。

Outside the window a haze was hanging in the air.

気温差で景色がもやもやして見える。

The temperature difference makes the scenery look hazy.

2A fuzzy or unsettled feeling; mental fogginess, unclear emotions, or pent-up worries.

NounAdverbAdverb Taking 'と'Group 3 VerbOnomatopoeic or Mimetic Word

Examples

上司からの説明が不十分で仕事の方針がもやもやしている。

The boss's explanation was insufficient, so the work policy is still unclear.

別れた後でも心の中がもやもやして眠れない夜が続いた。

Even after the breakup, I had nights when my mind was fuzzy and I couldn't sleep.

もやもやした気持ちを友達に打ち明けて少し楽になった。

I felt a bit better after confiding my unclear feelings to a friend.