ピッ
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Meanings
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adverb taking the 'to' particle
with a blip; with a beep
Mimics a short, sharp electronic sound, like a button press, scanner beep, or notification. Used adverbially with と.
When I held up the card, it beeped.
The microwave beeped, signaling it was done heating.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉がピッと鳴るfor something to beep with a short blip
The barcode reader at the register beeped.
- 〈物〉をピッとスキャンするto scan something with a beep
The station attendant scanned the ticket with a beep.
- ボタンをピッと押すto press a button with a beep
I pressed the elevator button with a beep.