ポタポタ落おちる

expression, ichidan verb

drip down; fall in drops; trickle down

Describes liquid falling in distinct, audible drops, often with a plopping sound. The onomatopoeia ポタポタ emphasizes the sound and rhythm of dripping.

See also: ぽたぽた

• 蛇じゃ口ぐちから水みずがポタポタ落おちている。

  Water is dripping from the faucet.

• 汗あせが額ひたいからポタポタ落おちた。

  Sweat dripped from my forehead.