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動きの様子 · Manner of movement

ちょこちょこ

choko-chokogiyougo · manner of motionModerate

Scurrying / restlessly

Moving in small, quick, restless steps, like a small child or animal. Also means "every so often / here and there" (ちょこちょこ顔を出す).

Common forms

ちょこちょこ(と)

When to use

  • ちょこちょこ歩く — to toddle / scurry.
  • Also: now and then, bit by bit.

Examples

子犬がちょこちょこついてくる。

こいぬがちょこちょこついてくる。

The puppy comes scurrying after me.