ぱちん

ぱちん
adverb, onomatopoeia
snap; click; single sharp snapping sound
onomatopoeia
1. snap; click; sound of a single sharp snap or click
Mimetic word for a single crisp snapping or clicking sound — a rubber band breaking, a clasp latching shut, a finger snap, or a light slap. The single-occurrence counterpart to ぱちぱち (repeated).
輪ゴム(わごむ)がぱちんと切(き)れた。
The rubber band snapped.
バックルがぱちんと留(と)まる。
The buckle clicks shut.
指(ゆび)をぱちんと鳴(な)らして注意(ちゅうい)を引(ひ)いた。
He snapped his fingers to get attention.

Single-occurrence mimetic for a crisp, sharp snap. Typically used with と.

Common patterns

Similar words

  • ぱちぱち: repeated light snapping or crackling (applause, fire); the ongoing form
  • バチン: a louder, harder single snap (more impact force)
  • カチッ: a mechanical click (e.g. a switch or lock engaging)

Related Words

Related: ぱちぱち (repeated crackling/clapping/blinking)
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