パタン

Readings

Kana: パタン、ぱたん

Romaji: patan, patan

Definitions

adv-to

vs

1

with a snap; with a bang; with a plonk; with a click

Note: onomatopoeic or mimetic word

See also: ぱたり

2

suddenly; all of a sudden

Note: onomatopoeic or mimetic word

See also: ぱたり

Example Sentence

彼(かれ)は私(わたし)の鼻先(はなさき)でドアをぱたんとしめた。

➥He slammed the door right in my face.