tiptoe

IPA(Pronunciation)

not-comparable

Standing elevated, on or as if on the tips of one's toes. / Moving carefully, quietly, warily or stealthily, on or as if on the tips of one's toes.

Japanese Meaning

つま先に立つ、またはその状態でいること / つま先歩き、こっそり（または静かに、慎重に）移動すること

The tiptoe ballerina balanced perfectly at the edge of the stage.

つま先立ちのバレリーナは舞台の端で完璧にバランスを取っていた。

Sense（1）

Standing elevated, on or as if on the tips of one's toes.

Night's candles are burnt out, and jocund day / Stands tiptoe on the misty mountain tops.

Sense（2）

Moving carefully, quietly, warily or stealthily, on or as if on the tips of one's toes.

with tiptoe step