ちまちま

Alternative writings: チマチマ
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An onomatopoeic adverb meaning doing something small, petty, or in a tedious, meticulous way; describes small, compact, or fiddly actions.

Adverb Taking 'と'AdverbOnomatopoeic or Mimetic Word

Examples

彼はちまちまと日記を毎日書いている。

He writes in his diary bit by bit every day.

ちまちまと貯金を続けた結果、旅行資金がたまった。

After saving little by little, I managed to gather money for a trip.

ちまちまと細工された和菓子が並んでいる。

There are delicately and intricately made Japanese sweets lined up.

無駄にちまちま時間を使わないで、要点をまとめよう。

Don't waste time on petty details; summarize the main points.

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