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“Tapping one's foot” in Japanese

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貧乏ゆすり binbouyusuri binbouyusuri

Tapping one's foot in Japanese is “貧乏ゆすり” (binbouyusuri). Full meaning: shaking one's legs (usu. unconsciously), tapping one's foot, fidgeting (of the legs).

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