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ぴしっ

pishi

Sharp crack or snap

A short, precise cracking or snapping sound — a whip cracking, a ruler hitting a desk, or something pulled taut suddenly. Conveys sharpness.

💡A teacher slapping a ruler on the desk — 'The ruler hit the desk pishi!'

Example

定規で机をぴしっと叩いた。

The ruler struck the desk pishi.

Quiz yourself

The coach ___ clapped his hands to start the drill.

コーチが○○と手を叩いて練習を始めた。

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Intermediate