ごたごた

Readings

Kana: ごたごた、ゴタゴタ

Romaji: gotagota, gotagota

Definition

adj-na

adv

noun

vs

1

trouble; difficulties; confusion; complication; disorder; mix-up; imbroglio; mess

Note: onomatopoeic or mimetic word

Example Sentences

彼(かれ)の発言(はつげん)がゴタゴタを起(お)こした。

➥His remark gave rise to trouble.

ごたごたに巻(まこ)き込()まれるようなことはゆうな。

➥Don't say anything that might get you into trouble.

ごたごたが片付(かたづ)いてさばさばした。

➥I felt relieved when all the troubles were taken care of.

ごたごたが君(きみ)をごたごたさせるまでごたごたをごたごたさせるな。

➥Never trouble till trouble troubles you.