抜ぬき足あし差さし足あし

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Meanings

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Describes moving quietly and carefully, often to avoid being noticed. Used as a set phrase, often with verbs like 歩く or 忍び寄る.

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The burglar entered the house with stealthy footsteps.

赤あかちゃんが寝ねているので、抜ぬき足あし差さし足あしで部屋へやを出でた。

Since the baby was sleeping, I tiptoed out of the room.