Japanese Word · Intermediate
ばたつく
to clatter, flap, flail about
Pronunciation: [ba̠ta̠t͡sɨ̥kɯ̟]
Meaning
to clatter, flap, flail about
Example
手足をばたつかせる
to flail one's arms and legs
Practice tips
- Practice ばたつく out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.