adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle
with a light clack; with a soft thud; with a tap
Describes a light, soft impact sound, such as a small object falling or tapping. Lighter and softer than ばったり.
See also: ばったり
本が床にぱったりと落ちた。
The book fell onto the floor with a soft thud.
adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle
unexpectedly; by chance (meeting someone)
Used when running into someone unexpectedly, often with a sense of sudden encounter. Compare ばったり, which is more common for this meaning.
See also: ばったり
街で昔の友達にぱったり会った。
I unexpectedly ran into an old friend in town.
adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle
suddenly; abruptly (stopping or ending)
Describes something coming to a sudden halt or ending abruptly, such as a sound, activity, or communication.
See also: ばったり
雨の音がぱったりとやんだ。
The sound of rain suddenly stopped.