This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

もたもた

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Kana: もたもた
Romaji: motamota
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Definition

adv
vs
1

inefficient; slow

Note: onomatopoeic or mimetic word

Example Sentence

も~う、モタモタしないの。遅刻(ちこく)になっちゃうでしょ。ほら、(ひも)(むす)んであげる。
➥Oooh, get a move on. We'll end up late! Come on, I'll tie your shoelaces for you.
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