This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

バタバタ

Readings

Kana: バタバタ、ばたばた
Romaji: batabata, batabata
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Definitions

vs
adv
1

flapping; rattling (sound); noisily; clattering noise

Note: onomatopoeic or mimetic word
2

commotion; kerfuffle

Example Sentence

(あさ)からのバタバタで(わす)れかけていたけど、まだ部員(ぶいん)問題(もんだい)(のこ)ってるんだろう?
➥With all the kerfuffle since this morning I'd almost forgotten but we've still got the problem of the club members haven't we?
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