あんよ

あんよ
noun, suru verb
foot, walking (baby talk)
1. foot, leg (baby talk)
Baby talk word for foot or leg.
あんよを()して。
Put out your feet.
あんよが(つめ)たいね。
Your feet are cold, aren't they?
2. walking, toddling (baby talk)
Baby talk word for walking, especially a baby's first steps.
あんよが上手(じょうず)だね。
You're walking so well!
(あか)ちゃんがあんよを(はじ)めた。
The baby started walking.
あんよできるかな?
Can you walk?
よちよちあんよがかわいい。
Their toddling is so cute.

USAGE: Functions as a noun and as a する verb (あんよする = to walk, for babies).

MILESTONE: あんよ is often used to describe a baby's developmental milestone of learning to walk.

COMMON EXPRESSIONS:

  • あんよが上手(じょうず) (good at walking - praise for toddlers)
  • よちよちあんよ (toddling walk)

RELATED BABY TALK WORDS:

  • おてて (hands)
  • おめめ (eyes)
  • ねんね (sleep)
  • まんま (food)