どたばた
どたばた
adverb, suru verb, noun
noisily; chaotically; slapstick
1.
noisily; chaotically
Describes noisy, chaotic movement or commotion, like running around noisily or creating a ruckus.
子供たちがどたばた走り回っている。
The children are running around noisily.
出発前にどたばたして忘れ物をしてしまった。
I was in such a rush before departure that I forgot things.
2.
slapstick comedy
A type of physical comedy characterized by exaggerated, chaotic action and pratfalls.
このドラマはどたばたコメディで面白い。
This drama is a slapstick comedy and it's funny.
どたばた combines どた (heavy thudding) and ばた (flapping/clattering) to describe chaotic, noisy movement. It can describe actual noise or a general sense of chaos and rush.
RELATED EXPRESSIONS:
- ばたばた: busy/hectic (less noisy than どたばた)
- がさがさ: rustling/rummaging
- ばたん: a single loud thud
COMMON PATTERNS:
- どたばた走る: to run around noisily
- どたばたする: to be in a chaotic rush
- どたばたコメディ: slapstick comedy
CULTURAL NOTE:
どたばたコメディ refers to the slapstick genre made famous by classic comedians and anime. It features exaggerated physical humor and chaotic situations.
Related Words
Related:
ばたばた (flapping/busy)