プツッ

Alternative writings: ぷつっ, プツっ
Frequency:
1

An onomatopoeic sound for a short, sharp snap or break (e.g., a thread or wire), often sharper than プツン.

Adverb Taking 'と'Onomatopoeic or Mimetic Word

Examples

ロープがプツッと切れて、彼はバランスを崩した。

The rope snapped with a sharp sound and he lost his balance.

コードがプツッと切れて機械が止まった。

The cord snapped and the machine stopped.

緊張が一瞬プツッと切れた気がした。

I felt the tension snap for a moment.

2

Used when a call, communication, or conversation is cut off suddenly, emphasizing a short, abrupt break.

Adverb Taking 'と'Onomatopoeic or Mimetic Word

Examples

ネットがプツッと切れて作業中のファイルが消えた。

The internet cut out suddenly and the file I was working on disappeared.

通話中に声がプツッと途切れてしまった。

My voice cut out during the call.

彼の発言がプツッと止まって、その後沈黙が続いた。

His remark stopped abruptly, and silence followed.

3

Describes a pimple or blemish suddenly appearing or popping up.

Adverb Taking 'と'Onomatopoeic or Mimetic Word

Examples

ストレスで顔にプツッと吹き出物が出た。

A blemish popped up on my face from stress.

手にプツッと水ぶくれができた。

A blister suddenly formed on my hand.

4

An onomatopoeic expression for a small, sharp prick (e.g., with a needle).

Adverb Taking 'と'Onomatopoeic or Mimetic Word

Examples

注射のとき、プツッと小さな痛みを感じた。

I felt a small prick when I had the injection.

指にとげが刺さってプツッと痛んだ。

A thorn pricked my finger and it hurt briefly.