浮うき足あし

noun

standing on tiptoe; unsteady step

Literally describes the physical state of being on the balls of the feet, often implying an unstable or ready-to-move posture. Commonly used in the phrase 浮き足立つ (to be on tiptoe, to be restless).

• 彼かれは浮うき足あしでそっと部屋へやを出でた。

  He quietly left the room on tiptoe.

noun

restlessness; unsettled state; readiness to flee

Figurative extension of the physical sense, describing a mental state of agitation, anxiety, or eagerness to escape. Often appears in the expression 浮き足立つ.

• 不ふ況きょうのニュースに市し場じょうは浮うき足あし立だった。

  The market became unsettled at the news of the recession.

noun

high volatility; severe fluctuation

Finance-specific usage, referring to market instability and sharp price movements.

• 為替かわせ市し場じょうは浮うき足あしの状じょう態たいが続つづいている。

  The foreign exchange market continues to be highly volatile.