どたばたする · noun or participle which takes 'suru'
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | どたばたする | どたばたしない |
| Polite | どたばたします | どたばたしません |
| Past polite | どたばたしました | どたばたしませんでした |
| Past | どたばたした | どたばたしなかった |
| Te-form | どたばたして | どたばたしないで |
| Desire | どたばたしたい | どたばたしたくない |
| Potential | どたばたできる | どたばたできない |
| Passive | どたばたされる | どたばたされない |
| Causative | どたばたさせる | どたばたさせない |
| Causative passive | どたばたさせられる | どたばたさせられない |
| Volitional | どたばたしよう | |
| Polite volitional | どたばたしましょう | |
| Imperative | どたばたしろ | どたばたするな |
| Conditional | どたばたすれば | どたばたしなければ |
| Tara conditional | どたばたしたら | どたばたしなかったら |
adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
noisily; with heavy footsteps; clatteringly
Describes the sound and motion of running around heavily or noisily, often with a sense of chaotic movement.
The children are running around noisily in the hallway.
Someone is making a clattering noise upstairs.
adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
in a fluster; in a panic; in a flurry
Describes a state of hurried, confused activity, often due to panic or disorganization.
I was in such a fluster getting ready to leave that I forgot my passport.
It's always a panic before the deadline.
Abbreviation of ドタバタ喜劇, referring to slapstick comedy. Used as a noun.
See also: ドタバタ喜劇
This movie is typical slapstick.
The children are running noisily around the room.
I'm in a mad rush preparing for the move.
Today was a hectic day.