adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle
blip bleep; electronic beeping
Mimics the high-pitched, repetitive electronic sounds typical of old video games, key presses, or simple digital devices.
ゲームの効果音がピコピコと鳴っている。
The game's sound effects are going blip bleep.
おもちゃのボタンを押すとピコピコ音がする。
When you press the toy's button, it makes a beeping sound.
adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle
in short repeated movements; with quick little motions
Describes small, jerky, or repetitive physical movements, often with a light or playful feel. Can be used for things like a character hopping or a needle flickering.
ゲームのキャラクターがピコピコ跳ねる。
The game character hops with quick little movements.
メーターの針がピコピコと動いている。
The meter's needle is flickering with short repeated movements.
Onomatopoeic word mimicking short, high-pitched electronic beeps. The exact origin is uncertain, but it is widely associated with early video game sound effects.