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koso-koso koso-koso

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  1. To act in an inconspicuous manner. Doing things in a hidden way, out of sight of others.
  2. Move stealthily.
  3. Rubbing of light objects against each other, or the sound of such rubbing.
  • Type: Giyougo (擬容語)
  • Category: Speak.
  • Onomatopoeia: "escapes; secretly; secretly escapes; creep creep; sneaks away".
  • Equivalent: Sneaking; Rubbing; To move stealthily.
  • Sources: https://goiryoku.com/onomatopoeia/koso/

Usage

〜（と）行動する
~ act suspiciously.

〜（と）携帯を見っている
~ secretly look at one's phone.

〜（と）出ていく
~ sneak out (of a place).

Examples

こそこそと出ていく
To go out and away stealthily.

遅刻してしまったのでこそこそと教室に入る
He is late and sneaks into the classroom.

こそこそと落ち葉が触れ合う音がする
I hear the sound of fallen leaves touching each other.

Related

  • Hiso-Hiso / ヒソヒソ