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ぱんぱん

pan-pan

Clapping, slapping sharply

A crisp double clap or slap — clapping hands to get attention, dusting off clothes, or the sharp pop of hitting something flat.

💡Clapping to call everyone's attention — 'The teacher clapped pan-pan to quiet the class.'

Example

先生が手をぱんぱんと叩いた。

The teacher clapped their hands pan-pan.

Quiz yourself

She clapped her hands ___ to get the children's attention.

子供たちの注意を引くために手を○○と叩いた。

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