Japanese meaning of ドタバタ

Reading:
どたばた (dotabata)

English Translation:

chaos, slapstick

Scene & Cultural Context

Cultural Context:


Extremely common in comedy manga/anime.

Grammar & Learning Points

Grammar Point

“ドタバタする”, “ドタバタ劇” are common.

Trap for English Speakers

Not “data butter.”

Example

Basic Example

朝は家の中がドタバタしている。

The house is chaotic every morning.


Applied Example

ドタバタコメディの追いかけっこシーン。

Slapstick chase scene in a comedy manga.