爪つま繰ぐる

godan verb (-ru), transitive verb

to finger; to roll between the fingers

Describes the action of repeatedly touching or rolling a small object with the fingertips, often absentmindedly or while thinking. Commonly used with objects like beads, coins, or the edge of a page.

• 彼かれは数じゅ珠ずを爪つま繰ぐりながら祈いのった。

  He prayed while fingering the rosary beads.

• 考かんがえ事ごとをしながら、コインを爪つま繰ぐる癖くせがある。

  I have a habit of rolling a coin between my fingers while thinking.