Reading a book or magazine while standing in a shop (browsing without buying).
時間があったので、本屋で立ち読みをしていた。
I had time, so I was browsing books standing in the bookstore.
立ち読みはマナーを守れば問題ないが、長時間だと店に迷惑がかかる。
Browsing while standing is fine if you respect manners, but staying for a long time can bother the shop.
子供が立ち読みしている間に、店員が声をかけた。
While the child was browsing, a staff member spoke to them.