ぱたぱた
ぱたぱた
adverb, suru verb
flapping; pattering
1.
flapping; fluttering
The sound or action of something light flapping repeatedly, such as wings, fabric, or sandals.
鳥がぱたぱたと羽ばたいた。
The bird flapped its wings.
旗がぱたぱたと風になびいている。
The flag is flapping in the wind.
2.
pattering; light quick steps
The sound of light, quick footsteps, often of children or small animals.
子供がぱたぱたと走ってきた。
The child came running with pattering footsteps.
ぱたぱた describes light, rapid, repetitive movement or sound.
COMMON PATTERNS:
- ぱたぱた走る: to run with pattering steps
- ぱたぱた羽ばたく: to flap wings
- ぱたぱたする: to bustle about
CONTRAST:
- ばたばた: heavier, more frantic flapping or bustling
- ひらひら: light, graceful fluttering
- どたどた: heavy, clumsy footsteps