ぱたん Also written パタン Meanings Adverb, する verb with a snap; with a bang; with a plonk; with a click See also: パタリ. suddenly; all of a sudden See also: パタリ. Example sentences 彼は私の鼻先でドアをぱたんとしめた。He slammed the door right in my face. Word lists Onomatopoeia Jinuma: Japanese Dictionary · Word lists