言いよどむ

いいよどむ

Also written 言い淀む

Meanings

1. Godan verb, Transitive to hesitate to say; to hem and haw; to falter in one's speech; to be stuck for a word; to mumble

Kanji

• 言 say. Read as いう.

Example sentences

• いきなり質問され言いよどんでしまう。
  When suddenly asked a question, I often stammer to respond.

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