1. Godan verb with 'mu' ending, Intransitive verb

   to stagnate

   Usually written using kana alone

   僕らの周囲で水はよどんでいた。

2. to settle (at the bottom); to deposit; to be sedimented

   Usually written using kana alone

3. to become sluggish; to become dull; to become stale

   Usually written using kana alone

4. to be delayed; to hesitate; to falter; to stammer; to stumble

   Usually written using kana alone

Also written 澱む【よどむ】yodomu