1.
little by little; bit by bit; in small amounts
Doing something in very small, gradual increments. Often implies a careful, cautious, or stingy approach.
ちょびちょび飲む。
To sip little by little.
An onomatopoeic (gitaigo) adverb expressing very small, incremental actions. Often used for drinking, eating, or spending money in tiny amounts. Has a casual, slightly humorous tone.
Common patterns
- ちょびちょび飲む: to sip in small amounts
- ちょびちょび食べる: to eat in tiny bites
- ちょびちょび使う: to use/spend little by little
- ちょびちょびと: variant with particle と