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じたばた (jitabata)
じたばた
(じたばた)romaji: jitabata(kicking and) struggling; wriggling; floundering
じたばた
Quick Meaning
じたばた means "(kicking and) struggling; wriggling; floundering".
Reading
- Furigana: じたばた
- Romaji: jitabata
Study Flow
First read じたばた aloud, then connect the sound "jitabata" with the meaning "(kicking and) struggling; wriggling; floundering".
Recall Practice
- Cover the English and say the meaning of じたばた.
- Cover the Japanese and write the word for "(kicking and) struggling; wriggling; floundering".
- Say the romaji aloud: jitabata.
Mini Sentence Drill
Write one short sentence using じたばた. Keep the sentence simple, then upgrade it with a time word or place word.
Next Step
Add this word to your review queue and revisit it inside a real sentence.
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