chiku-taku
The steady, rhythmic ticking of a clock. Can create a tense or peaceful atmosphere depending on context.
💡Sitting in a quiet waiting room — 'The only sound was the clock going chiku-taku.'
静かな部屋で時計がちくたくと鳴っている。
In the quiet room, the clock ticks chiku-taku.
The grandfather clock in the hallway was ___ all through the night.
廊下の振り子時計が夜通し○○と鳴っていた。