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.