adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle
with a patting motion; lightly tapping
Describes a light, repeated patting or tapping sound or motion, often with the hands.
See also: ぺたぺた
赤ちゃんのおむつをピタピタと叩いて整える。
She pats the baby's diaper lightly to adjust it.
adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle
sticking fast; firmly; closely
Describes something adhering tightly or fitting closely without gaps, often used for stickers, wet clothes, or tight fits.
濡れたシャツが肌にピタピタとくっつく。
The wet shirt sticks closely to my skin.
na-adjective
Rare onomatopoeic use for liquid sloshing or swaying motion; not commonly encountered in modern Japanese.
バケツの水がピタピタと揺れている。
The water in the bucket is sloshing around.