“Gingerly” in Japanese
Short answer
Gingerly in Japanese is “腫れ物に触るように” (haremononisawaruyouni). Full meaning: with great caution, gingerly.
Other ways to say “Gingerly” in Japanese
恐る恐る
osoruosoru fearfully, timidly, nervously, cautiously, gingerly
おっかなびっくり
okkanabikkuri fearfully, nervously, timidly, gingerly
怖る怖る
osoruosoru fearfully, timidly, nervously, cautiously, gingerly
怖るおそる
osoruosoru fearfully, timidly, nervously, cautiously, gingerly
恐るおそる
osoruosoru fearfully, timidly, nervously, cautiously, gingerly
おそるおそる
osoruosoru fearfully, timidly, nervously, cautiously, gingerly
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