ヨチヨチ

Alternative writings: よちよち
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1An onomatopoeic word describing toddling steps — walking slowly and unsteadily, usually used for babies or very young children.

AdverbAdverb Taking 'と'Group 3 VerbOnomatopoeic or Mimetic Word

Examples

赤ちゃんがヨチヨチ歩きでこちらに向かってきた。

The baby toddled over to us.

初めて歩いた日は、祖父母がヨチヨチと写真を撮っていた。

On the day the child first walked, the grandparents were taking pictures of the toddling steps.

ヨチヨチの子犬が庭を走り回っている。

A toddling puppy is running around the yard.

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