プチッ

adverb taking the 'to' particle

with a click

Describes the sound or action of pressing a button or switch lightly, often with a small, crisp click.

See also: ポチッ

• リモコンのボタンをプチッと押おした。

  I pressed the remote control button with a click.

adverb taking the 'to' particle, noun or participle which takes 'suru'

with a snap; crisply

Used for a sharp, clean break or separation, or for a crisp texture or action. Can also describe a decisive, neat manner.

• 枝えだをプチッと折おった。

  I snapped the twig with a crisp sound.

• このクッキーはプチッとした食しょっ感かんがいい。

  This cookie has a nice crisp texture.

adverb taking the 'to' particle, noun or participle which takes 'suru'

one small thing; single

Counts or emphasizes a single small protrusion, hole, pimple, or similar tiny item. Often used in casual contexts.

See also: ポチッ

• 顔かおにニキビがプチッと一ひとつできた。

  I got one little pimple on my face.

adverb taking the 'to' particle

shortly; briefly; small

Describes doing something in a short, small, or brief manner. Less common than other senses; often replaced by ちょっと or 少し in modern speech.

See also: プチ

• プチッと休きゅう憩けいしてから再さい開かいしよう。

  Let's take a short break and then resume.