An onomatopoeia for a small clicking sound or feel (e.g., pressing a button or switch); often used as 'プチッと'.
電源ボタンをプチッと押すと機械が起動した。
I pressed the power button with a little click and the machine started.
リモコンのスイッチをプチッと押してテレビを消した。
I clicked the remote control and turned off the TV.
プチッと音がして、電球が切れた。
There was a small popping click and the light bulb went out.
An onomatopoeia for a small snapping sound or crisp action (e.g., something snapping or being pinched off); used to emphasize the action.
袋の端をプチッと切って、中身を取り出した。
I snipped the edge of the bag with a small snap and took out the contents.
プチッと指をつまんで痛がる子ども。
A child who pinched their finger and cries out in pain.
輪ゴムがプチッと切れた。
The rubber band snapped with a small pop.
An onomatopoeic/mimetic word for one small protrusion, hole, or single spot — indicating a single tiny occurrence like a small dot or hole.
生地にプチッと穴が空いてしまった。
A small hole suddenly appeared in the fabric.
ケーキの上にチョコチップがプチッと一つだけ乗っている。
There is just one little chocolate chip sitting on top of the cake.
A mimetic word expressing something short or brief; used to describe a short, small action or moment.
発表はプチッと短めにまとめてください。
Please keep your presentation short and crisp.
彼は話をプチッと切って、次の仕事に取りかかった。
He cut the conversation short and moved on to the next task.