バタン (ばたん) Japanese meaning | KotomoraCommon wordFreq.FrequencyTop 100,000 Meanings
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adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle
bang; slam; thud; crash
onomatopoeic or mimetic word
Onomatopoeia for a heavy, sudden impact sound, often used with と (バタンと). Covers slamming doors, falling objects, or crashing noises.
本
が
机
の
上
に
バタン
と
落
ち
た
。
The book fell onto the desk with a thud.
Etymology
Sound-symbolic mimetic word; the exact origin is uncertain, but it imitates a heavy impact noise.
