プチッ

Alternative writings: ぷちっ
Frequency:
1

An onomatopoeia for a small clicking sound or feel (e.g., pressing a button or switch); often used as 'プチッと'.

Adverb Taking 'と'Onomatopoeic or Mimetic Word

Examples

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.

2

An onomatopoeia for a small snapping sound or crisp action (e.g., something snapping or being pinched off); used to emphasize the action.

Adverb Taking 'と'Irregular VerbOnomatopoeic or Mimetic Word

Examples

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.

3

An onomatopoeic/mimetic word for one small protrusion, hole, or single spot — indicating a single tiny occurrence like a small dot or hole.

Adverb Taking 'と'Irregular VerbOnomatopoeic or Mimetic Word

Examples

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.

4

A mimetic word expressing something short or brief; used to describe a short, small action or moment.

Adverb Taking 'と'Onomatopoeic or Mimetic Word

Examples

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.

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