adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
flapping; fluttering; whacking
Describes light, repeated flapping or slapping sounds, such as a flag in the wind, a fan, or beating dust out of something. Can be used adverbially or with する.
旗が風でパタパタとはためいている。
The flag is flapping in the wind.
彼は布団をパタパタと叩いてほこりを落とした。
He whacked the futon to beat the dust out.
adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle
pitter-patter; pattering
Light, quick footsteps, often of children or small animals. Used adverbially with と.
子供がパタパタと廊下を走っていった。
The child ran down the hallway with pitter-pattering footsteps.
adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle
quickly; in rapid succession
Describes doing something briskly and efficiently, often finishing tasks one after another. Used adverbially with と.
彼女は仕事をパタパタと片付けた。
She quickly finished her work one task after another.