つつく
tsutsuku
Translations
1.
to poke
2.
to peck
Notes
The verb 'つつく' is often used to describe a light, repetitive action, such as poking someone to get their attention or a bird pecking at something. It is generally neutral in formality and can be used in both casual and more formal contexts depending on the conjugation and context.
Tags
#action
#verb
#casual
Examples
彼は指で私をつついた。
Kare wa yubi de watashi o tsutsuita.
He poked me with his finger.
鳥が地面をつついている。
Tori ga jimen o tsutsuite iru.
The bird is pecking at the ground.