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patapata
adverb, adverb taking the to particle, suru verb

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patapata
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English Meaning(s) for ぱたぱた

adverb, adverb taking the to particle, suru verb
  1. flapping (of a flag, fan, etc.); fluttering; whack-whack (e.g. beating dust out of a rug); whap-whap
adverb, adverb taking the to particle
  1. pitter-patter (of footsteps)
  2. quickly (making progress); in quick succession
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Definition and Synonyms for ぱたぱた

Patter make light, rapid and repeated sounds
Synonyms: さえずり, さえずる, ぱたぱた
Pitter-Patter a series of rapid tapping sounds
Synonyms: ぱたぱた

Categories ぱたぱた is a member of

Go make a certain noise or sound
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Tap the sound made by a gentle blow
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Stroke Order Diagrams for ぱたぱた

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Sample Sentences for ぱたぱた

With a pitter-patter of footsteps she runs off to the entrance.
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