petting
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/ˈpetɪŋ/
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/ˈpetɪŋ/
The act of gently touching or stroking someone as a way to show affection or love.
During the visit to the zoo, the children enjoyed petting the soft fur of the rabbits.
動物園を訪れた時、子供たちはウサギの柔らかい毛皮を撫でるのが楽しかった。