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Movement & Speed

とてとて

tote-tote

Toddling with tiny steps

The pitter-patter of a small child or animal taking tiny, unsteady steps — cuter and lighter than yochi-yochi.

💡A toddler walking — 'The baby tote-tote walked across the room!'

Example

赤ちゃんがとてとて歩いてきた。

The baby came tote-tote walking over.

Quiz yourself

The puppy ___ walked across the floor on its tiny paws.

子犬が小さな足で○○歩いてきた。

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