Jisho

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Adverb (fukushi), Adverb taking the 'to' particle, Suru verb
1. flapping (of a flag, fan, etc.); fluttering; whack-whack (e.g. beating dust out of a rug); whap-whapOnomatopoeic or mimetic word
Adverb (fukushi), Adverb taking the 'to' particle
2. pitter-patter (of footsteps)Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
  • ぱたぱた
  • あしあと足跡
  • 立てて
  • エントランス
  • へと
  • 駆けて
  • ゆく
With a pitter-patter of footsteps she runs off to the entrance.
Adverb (fukushi), Adverb taking the 'to' particle
3. quickly (making progress); in quick successionOnomatopoeic or mimetic word
Other forms
ぱたぱた

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