ぺたり

adverb taking the 'to' particle

slapping on; sticking flat

Describes the action of firmly attaching something flat like a stamp or sticker with a slapping sound or motion. Often used with 貼る.

See also: べたっと

• 封ふう筒とうに切きっ手てをぺたりと貼はった。

  I slapped a stamp onto the envelope.

adverb taking the 'to' particle

flopping down; plopping down

Describes sitting or falling down heavily and flatly, often with a sense of exhaustion or lack of energy. Common with 座る or 倒れる.

See also: べたっと

• 疲つかれて床ゆかにぺたりと座すわり込こんだ。

  Exhausted, I flopped down onto the floor.