Translation guide
The action of forcefully bringing the feet down, often to make noise, express emotion, or warm up.
The child stamped his feet in anger.
Literally 'stamp the ground', this idiom specifically means stamping one's feet in frustration or regret. Often used when things don't go one's way.
He stamped his feet in frustration.
Literally 'foot stepping', this can mean stamping in place, but is more commonly used for 'stepping in place' or 'marking time'. For angry stamping, it's less direct.
He stamped his feet in anger.
Stamping feet to generate warmth or remove snow/mud from shoes.
Same phrase as above, but context makes the intent clear. Can be used for warming up or shaking off snow.
It was cold, so I stamped my feet to warm up.
More casual and onomatopoeic, describing the flapping or stamping motion. Often used for shaking off snow or mud.
Stamping feet to indicate waiting or to urge someone to move faster.
Stamping a foot once to stress a statement or show resolve.
Do not use 'スタンプする' (sutanpu suru) for stamping feet. That verb is for stamping documents or using a rubber stamp.
足を踏み鳴らす is a general phrase for stamping feet in any context (anger, cold, impatience). 地団駄を踏む is specifically for frustration or vexation, often with a nuance of childish tantrums or deep regret.
I stamped my feet at the entrance to shake off the snow.
I waited in line, tapping my foot.
She stamped her foot in protest.