Onomatopoeia
Japanese meaning of バタバタ
Reading:
Voice sample:
ばたばた (batabata)
English Translation:
flustered, rushing around
Meaning & Cultural Context
Meaning:
Describes panicky, flustered movement or noisy commotion, often from misunderstanding or embarrassing situations.
日本語で読む
慌ててドタバタ・バタバタと動き回る様子。
Cultural Context:
Used in romcoms for misunderstandings, running away, or comical chaos.
日本語で読む
ラブコメ定番の勘違い・逃走・ドタバタ劇。
Grammar & Learning Points
Grammar Point
Used as “バタバタする” (“to rush around flustered”).
日本語で読む
「バタバタする」と動詞的に使う。
Trap for English Speakers
Not “butter.”
日本語で読む
英語“butter”とは無関係。
Example
Example 1Basic Example
部屋の中をバタバタ走り回った。
He ran around the room in a panic.
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