“To flap” in Japanese
Short answer
To flap in Japanese is “羽ばたく” (habataku). Full meaning: to flap (wings); to spread one's wings, to go out into the world.
Other ways to say “To flap” in Japanese
翻る
hirugaeru to flutter (in the wind), to wave, to flap, to fly; to turn over, to flip over; to suddenly change (attitude, opinion, etc.), to suddenly switch, to alter, to flip
煽る
aoru to fan (oneself, flames, etc.); to flap (in the wind); to instigate, to stir up, to incite, to agitate
翔く
habataku to flap (wings); to spread one's wings, to go out into the world
羽撃く
habataku to flap (wings); to spread one's wings, to go out into the world
羽搏く
habataku to flap (wings); to spread one's wings, to go out into the world
ばたつく
batatsuku to clatter, to rattle, to flap (noisily), to flutter, to thrash around; to get in a panic, to get in a flap, to rush around
羽搏ける
habatakeru to flap (wings); to spread one's wings, to go out into the world
羽撃ける
habatakeru to flap (wings); to spread one's wings, to go out into the world
はばたける
habatakeru to flap (wings); to spread one's wings, to go out into the world
羽ばたける
habatakeru to flap (wings); to spread one's wings, to go out into the world
はばたく
habataku to flap (wings); to spread one's wings, to go out into the world
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