探さぐり足あし

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Meanings

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groping with one's feet; feeling one's way

Describes the action of cautiously moving forward by feeling the ground with one's feet, often in darkness or when unsure of footing.

暗くら闇やみの中なか、彼かれは探さぐり足あしでゆっくり進すすんだ。
In the darkness, he slowly advanced, feeling his way with his feet.
探さぐり足あしで階かい段だんを下おりるのは怖こわかった。
It was scary to go down the stairs by groping with my feet.