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Movement & Speed

ぱたっと

pata-tto

Suddenly stopping

An abrupt, complete stop of movement or activity. Something that was happening continuously just ceases.

💡Rain suddenly stopping — 'The noise from upstairs went pata-tto silent.'

Example

急に風がぱたっとやんだ。

The wind suddenly stopped pata-tto.

Quiz yourself

The rain ___ stopped just as we arrived.

着いた途端に雨が○○とやんだ。

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Intermediate