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ぼたり

also: ぼったり

ぼ

た

り

Meanings

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adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle

with a splat; oozing; dripping

onomatopoeic or mimetic word

Mimetic word describing a thick liquid or soft substance falling, hitting a surface, or oozing out. ぼったり is more emphatic.

熟じゅくした柿かきが地じ面めんにぼたりと落おちた。
A ripe persimmon fell to the ground with a splat.
傷きず口ぐちから血ちがぼたりと垂たれた。
Blood dripped from the wound with a plop.

Written forms

ぼたりUsage100%
Standard kana form for the mimetic adverb.
ぼったり
Emphatic variant; the geminated 't' gives a heavier, more deliberate feel.

Similar words

ぼたぼた
ぼたぼた describes repeated dripping or splashing, while ぼたり focuses on a single, heavier drop or splat.
ぽたり
ぽたり is a lighter, clearer sound of a single drop, whereas ぼたり implies a thicker, heavier, or more viscous substance.

Etymology

Onomatopoeic/mimetic word; the exact origin is uncertain, but it imitates the sound or sensation of a heavy, viscous drop falling or oozing.