かつかつ

Alternative writings: 戛戛, 戛々, 戞戞, 戞々, カツカツ
Frequency:
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An onomatopoeic word representing a small, dry clicking or clacking sound (as in heels or wooden objects striking a floor): 'katsu-katsu (to click/clack)'.

Adverb Taking 'と'Usually KanaOnomatopoeic or Mimetic Word

Examples

廊下でハイヒールがかつかつと音を立てて歩いてきた。

High heels clicked down the corridor with a katsu-katsu sound.

古い木の橋が人が渡るたびにかつかつと軋んだ。

The old wooden bridge creaked and clacked katsu-katsu every time someone crossed it.

彼女はかつかつと床を踏みながら笑った。

She laughed while clicking her way across the floor (katsu-katsu).