- petan sound of something making firm contact with a flat surface
Used informally in manga, anime, or conversation to describe a flat, firm impact, such as a slap or something hitting a surface.
彼女はぺたんと床に座った。
Kanojo wa petan to yuka ni suwatta.
She sat down flat on the floor.
猫がぺたんと机に飛び乗った。
Neko ga petan to tsukue ni tobinotta.
The cat jumped onto the desk with a flat thud.
⚖️ Often confused with 'ぺたっ' (petta), which implies a stickier or more adhesive contact, while 'ぺたん' just suggests a flat, firm impact.
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