甘あま噛がみ

noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb

play-biting; mouthing; nipping

Refers to gentle, non-aggressive biting, typically by pets or young animals. Often used in the context of dogs or cats playfully mouthing hands or objects.

• 子こ犬いぬが指ゆびを甘あま噛がみするのはよくあることです。

  It's common for puppies to play-bite fingers.

• 猫ねこの甘あま噛がみは愛あい情じょう表ひょう現げんの一ひとつと言いわれている。

  A cat's gentle nipping is said to be a sign of affection.