Onomatopoeia
Japanese meaning of パッ
Reading:
Voice sample:
ぱっ (pat)
English Translation:
suddenly, in a flash
Meaning & Cultural Context
Meaning:
Describes something happening in a flash—face turning red, glancing, or realizing something suddenly.
日本語で読む
顔が急に赤くなる、何かに気づく、動きが一瞬で変わる様子。
Cultural Context:
Used for sudden blushes, instant glances, or quick reactions in shoujo manga.
日本語で読む
少女漫画の赤面・気づき・目線逸らし演出で頻出。
Grammar & Learning Points
Grammar Point
Used as an adverb: “パッと顔が赤くなる” (“face suddenly turns red”).
日本語で読む
「パッと～する」など副詞的に動詞と組み合わせる。
Trap for English Speakers
Not “pat” (to tap).
日本語で読む
英語“pat”とは意味が違う。
Example
Example 1Basic Example
好きな人に見つめられてパッと顔が赤くなった。
My face turned red in a flash when he looked at me.
Quick check
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