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ちょんちょん

chon-chon

Lightly tapping or poking

Making light, quick touches — tapping someone's shoulder, a bird pecking lightly, or dabbing paint with small strokes.

💡Getting someone's attention — 'She chon-chon tapped his shoulder.'

Example

肩をちょんちょんとつついた。

She chon-chon tapped his shoulder.

Quiz yourself

She ___ poked my arm to get my attention.

腕を○○つついて注意を引いた。

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