adverb taking the 'to' particle, noun
with a light knock; with a tap; with a bonk
Mimetic word for a light, crisp knocking or tapping sound, often of a small hard object hitting something. Used adverbially with と.
Someone gave a light knock on the door.
He tapped the desk with his finger.
Katakana spelling is also common for onomatopoeia.
Mimetic word derived from the sound of a light, hard impact.