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“Walking on tiptoe” in Japanese

Short answer
抜き足差し足 nukiashisashiashi nukiashisashiashi

Walking on tiptoe in Japanese is “抜き足差し足” (nukiashisashiashi). Full meaning: stealthy footsteps, walking on tiptoe.

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