walking with feet pointing outward; duck-footed gait
Describes a way of walking where the toes point outward, like a duck. Often used in everyday conversation or descriptions of posture.
He has a habit of walking with his feet turned outward.
そとわにを直すために、意識してまっすぐ歩くようにしている。
To correct my duck-footed walk, I make a conscious effort to walk straight.
Compound of 外 (そと, 'outside') and 鰐 (わに, 'crocodile/alligator'), likely from the image of a crocodile's splayed feet. The exact origin is uncertain.