ちょろちょろ

adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle

trickling; in a trickle

Describes a small, gentle flow of water or liquid, often with a soft sound.

• 小お川がわがちょろちょろと流ながれている。

  A small stream is trickling along.

adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle

flickering; wavering

Used for a small, unsteady flame or light that moves or flickers.

• ろうそくの火ひがちょろちょろと揺ゆれている。

  The candle flame is flickering.

adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle, noun or participle which takes 'suru'

darting about; scampering; moving rapidly

Describes small creatures or children moving quickly and restlessly here and there. Can also be used as a suru-verb.

• 子こ供どもたちが庭にわをちょろちょろと走はしり回まわっている。

  The children are scampering around the garden.

• ネズミが台だい所どころをちょろちょろしている。

  A mouse is darting about the kitchen.