カタカタ

かたかた
adverb, onomatopoeia
clatter; rattle
onomatopoeia
1. with a clattering or rattling sound
Mimetic word describing a light, repeated tapping or rattling sound, such as typing on a keyboard, teeth chattering, or small objects shaking.
窓(まど)がカタカタと鳴(な)っている。
The window is rattling.
寒(さむ)くて歯(は)がカタカタする。
My teeth are chattering from the cold.
キーボードをカタカタと打(う)つ音(おと)が聞(き)こえる。
I can hear the clatter of someone typing on a keyboard.

Usage

  • カタカタと + verb (with a clattering sound)
  • カタカタする (to clatter/rattle)
  • カタカタ音(おと) (clattering noise)

Similar words

  • ガタガタ: heavier rattling, shaking (louder/rougher than カタカタ)
  • パタパタ: flapping, pattering (lighter sounds)
  • カチカチ: clicking (sharper, more distinct sounds)

Related Words

Compare: がたがた (heavier rattling/shaking)
Related: ぱたぱた (flapping, pattering)
Related: カチカチ (clicking)
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Added 2026.2.12 16:24 · Revised 2026.10.13 3:57
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