つま先さき立だち

noun

standing on tiptoes; tiptoe stance

Refers to the act or state of standing with the heels raised, balancing on the balls of the feet. Often used in contexts like ballet, reaching for something, or trying to be quiet.

See also: つま先立つ

• 彼かの女じょは爪つま先さき立だちでバレエの練れん習しゅうをした。

  She practiced ballet on tiptoes.

• 高たかい棚たなに手てが届とどかなくて、つま先さき立だちになった。

  I couldn't reach the high shelf, so I stood on tiptoes.