ガチャン (がちゃん) Japanese meaning | KotomoraMeanings
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adverb taking the 'to' particle, noun
slam; bang; clash; clank
onomatopoeic or mimetic word
Mimetic word for a loud, sharp impact noise, such as a door slamming, a phone being hung up, or a dish breaking.
皿
が
ガチャン
と
割
れ
た
。
The plate broke with a crash.
Variant with a harder, sharper sound.
Similar words
- バタン
バタン is a softer, flatter slamming sound, often for a door or a book closing, while ガチャン is sharper and more metallic.
- ガシャン
ガシャン is a heavier, more destructive crash, like glass shattering, whereas ガチャン is a lighter, sharper impact.
Etymology
Onomatopoeic formation from the sharp, metallic sound of impact.
