adverb taking the 'to' particle, adverb
Describes a thread, string, or similar thin object breaking suddenly with a clean snap.
糸がプツリと切れた。
The thread snapped.
adverb taking the 'to' particle, adverb
suddenly cut off; abruptly ended
Used for calls, communications, or connections ending abruptly, as if cut.
電話がプツリと切れた。
The phone call was suddenly cut off.
adverb taking the 'to' particle, adverb
Describes the action of piercing something with a needle or sharp point, often with a small popping sensation.
針でプツリと刺した。
I pricked it with a needle.
adverb taking the 'to' particle, adverb
squashing; crushing
Describes squashing a small soft-bodied creature like an insect, often with a popping sound.
虫をプツリと潰した。
I squashed the bug.
adverb taking the 'to' particle, adverb
Describes a pimple or small swelling bursting or breaking open.
にきびがプツリとつぶれた。
The pimple popped.
Mimetic word; the sound ぷつ imitates a small popping or snapping noise, with the り ending suggesting a quick, decisive action.