コトリ

Alternative writings: ことり
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An onomatopoeic adverb expressing a light, small tapping or clicking sound (often used as 'コトリと').

AdverbAdverb Taking 'と'Onomatopoeic or Mimetic Word

Examples

ドアがコトリと閉まった。

The door closed with a little click.

箱のふたがコトリと落ちた。

The box lid fell with a light clink.

彼はコトリと箸を置いた。

He put his chopsticks down with a light tap.

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