JLPT N3 Intermediate
バタン
Sound of something heavy slamming shut or falling over
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ばたん Hiragana version
Adverb, Adverb taking the 'to' particle
"Slam" / "Thud" / "Bang"
Describes the loud, heavy sound resulting from a forceful impact, such as a door slamming or a person collapsing.
Example
風 で ドア が バタン と 閉まった 。
The door slammed shut from the wind.
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