Meanings

1. adverb, adverb (to), suru verbin confusion; in a fluster; in bewilderment; in a dither; in a panic; all shook up
2. adverb, adverb (to), suru verbsobbing; tearfully; trembling (voice)

Examples

• 突然の父の死の電話をきいて、私はオロオロしてしまった。

  When I got the phone call telling me of my father's death, I was completely flustered.

• あんなにおろおろしちゃって恥ずかしいったらありゃしない。馬鹿みたいだったわよ。

  Shame on you for getting so flustered. You looked ridiculous.

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