ちょいちょい

Frequency rank: 12,473. – 12,500.

adverb (fukushi)

often; frequently; now and then; occasionallyonomatopoeic or mimetic word

adverb (fukushi); adverb taking the 'to' particle

lightly (of a movement)onomatopoeic or mimetic word
easily; simply; effortlesslyonomatopoeic or mimetic word

Forms

ちょいちょいFrequency rank: 12,473. – 12,500.

Generated definitions (experimental)

often; frequently; now and then; occasionally

This meaning refers to doing something repeatedly or at regular intervals, implying a casual or informal frequency.

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He often goes to the park.

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I occasionally meet with friends.

lightly (of a movement)

This meaning describes an action that is performed gently or with little force.

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She waved her hand lightly.

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He touched the flower lightly.

easily; simply; effortlessly

This meaning indicates that something can be done with minimal difficulty or complication.

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I solved the problem easily.

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He cooks simply without much effort.

Generated collocations (experimental)

to go now and thento eat lightlyto see occasionallyto talk frequentlyto touch lightlyto play around easilyto take a light walkto proceed simplyto think it over occasionallyto come over now and then

Example sentences

2 results

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The baby often annoys the mother.

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When I was in Paris, I became acquainted with two or three painters, and I went to visit their atelier from time to time. I was always fascinated by their method of work and their way of life.

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