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“Being restless” in Japanese

Short answer
浮き足 ukiashi うきあし

Being restless in Japanese is “浮き足” (ukiashi). Full meaning: standing on the balls of the feet, unsteady step; being unsettled, being restless, being ready to flee; high volatility (in the market), severe fluctuation.

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