noun
stealthy footsteps; tiptoeing
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.
泥棒は抜き足差し足で家の中に入った。
The burglar entered the house with stealthy footsteps.
赤ちゃんが寝
Since the baby was sleeping, I tiptoed out of the room.