“Not knowing what to do” in Japanese
Short answer
Not knowing what to do in Japanese is “お手上げ” (oteage). Full meaning: being done for, giving up, being in a hopeless situation, not knowing what to do, being brought to one's knees.
Other ways to say “Not knowing what to do” in Japanese
西も東も分からない
nishimohigashimowakaranai not knowing one's way around, not familiar with the area, not knowing what to do
お手あげ
oteage being done for, giving up, being in a hopeless situation, not knowing what to do, being brought to one's knees
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