ぎいとん

adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle

squeaking or creaking followed by a thump

Mimetic word describing a sequence of a squeak/creak and a heavy thud, often used for old doors, floorboards, or heavy objects settling.

• 古ふるいドアがぎいとんと閉しまった。

  The old door closed with a creak and a thud.

• 床ゆか板いたがぎいとんと鳴なった。

  The floorboard squeaked and then thumped.