adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle
clap-clap; tap-tap
Mimics the sound of wooden clappers or similar light, repeated tapping. Often used adverbially with と.
He strikes the wooden clappers with a clap-clap.
adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle
lightly and repeatedly; hopping repeatedly
Describes light, repeated touching or small hopping movements. Can refer to a small animal or object moving in short, quick motions.
diacritical marks; dakuten-like marks
Colloquial term for small marks like the dakuten (゛) or handakuten (゜), likened to little taps or dots. Used as a noun.
Don't forget the two little marks on 'ga'.
The little bird is hopping repeatedly on the ground.