もみもみ

noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'

massage; rub

Casual, often playful word for massaging or rubbing, typically with a gentle or affectionate tone. Commonly used as a suru-verb.

• 肩かたをもみもみしてあげる。

  I'll give your shoulders a little massage.

• 赤あかちゃんの背せ中なかをもみもみすると気き持もちよさそうだ。

  When I gently rub the baby's back, they seem comfortable.

noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'

squeezing

Refers to a repeated squeezing action, often with the hands. Can be used for kneading or wringing motions in a casual context.

• タオルをもみもみして絞しぼった。

  I squeezed and wrung out the towel.