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ドタバタ

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word ドタバタ

たばた
Freq #20733
1

Onomatopoeic or mimetic word; Adverb (fukushi); Adverb taking the 'to' particle; Noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru

noisily (running around); with heavy feet

Examples
少年たちは2階でどたばた暴れていた。
The boys were banging about upstairs.
2

Onomatopoeic or mimetic word; Adverb (fukushi); Adverb taking the 'to' particle; Noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru

in a fluster; in a flurry; in a panic

3

Abbreviation; Common noun

slapstick

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