Slap meanings in Japanese

平手打ち (ひらてうち, hirateuchi)

Example:

He gave him a slap on the face.

彼は彼の顔を平手打ちした。

Don't slap your brother!

兄を叩かないで！

Usage: informalContext: Used in casual conversations or when referring to physical actions of striking someone with an open hand.

Note: This term is commonly used in everyday situations, often to indicate a playful or disciplinary action.

叩く (たたく, tataku)

Example:

She slapped the mosquito away.

彼女は蚊を叩き落とした。

He slapped the table in frustration.

彼はイライラしてテーブルを叩いた。

Usage: informalContext: Used more generally to describe the action of hitting something with an open hand.

Note: This verb can apply to a variety of contexts, not just to people but also to objects.

鮮やかに (あざやかに, azayaka ni)

Example:

The colors in the painting really pop and slap you in the face.

その絵の色は本当に鮮やかで、見る者を驚かせる。

The new design really slaps!

その新しいデザインは本当に目を引く！

Usage: informalContext: Used in slang to describe something that is striking or impressive.

Note: This meaning is often used in creative contexts, such as art or fashion.

（を）強く打つ (をつよくうつ, wo tsuyoku utsu)

Example:

He slapped the book down on the table.

彼は本をテーブルに強く打ち付けた。

She slapped her hand against the wall.

彼女は壁に手を強く打ち付けた。

Usage: formal/informalContext: Describes a more forceful action of hitting, often used in both casual and serious contexts.

Note: This phrase can be used in various situations where emphasis on the force of the action is required.

スラップ (surappu)

Example:

I love the sound of slapping in this song.

この曲のスラップ音が好きだ。

The band uses a lot of slap bass.

そのバンドは多くのスラップベースを使っている。

Usage: informalContext: Used in music terminology, particularly in reference to a technique on string instruments.

Note: This term is borrowed from English and used in Japanese music contexts, especially in genres like funk and jazz.

smack

To smack means to hit or slap something with a sharp, often loud, sound.

Example: He gave her a smack on the back to congratulate her.

Note: Smack is often used to describe a quick, sharp blow or hit.

whack

To whack means to strike forcefully with a sharp blow.

Example: She whacked the table in frustration.

Note: Whack implies a harder or more forceful hit compared to a slap.

clap

To clap means to strike together with a sharp sound, usually with the hands.

Example: He clapped his hands together to get her attention.

Note: Clap is more commonly used to describe striking two objects together, such as hands, rather than a direct hit like a slap.

spank

To spank means to strike someone, especially a child, on the buttocks as a form of punishment.

Example: The parent decided to spank the child for misbehaving.

Note: Spank is specifically used in the context of disciplining or punishing someone, often a child.

Slap on the wrist

It means a very mild punishment or reprimand for a wrongdoing.

Example: The judge gave him just a slap on the wrist for his illegal parking.

Note: The original word 'slap' refers to a physical act of hitting with an open hand, while this phrase is metaphorical and implies a light punishment.

Slap in the face

It means a shocking or humiliating experience, often unexpected.

Example: Losing the game was a real slap in the face for the team.

Note: The original word 'slap' refers to a physical action, but this phrase is figurative and describes a metaphorical blow to one's pride or feelings.

Slap on the back

It means a friendly pat or hit on the back as a sign of approval or encouragement.

Example: He gave me a slap on the back to congratulate me on my promotion.

Note: This phrase retains the physical sense of 'slap' but in a positive and congratulatory context.

Slapdash

It means done hastily and carelessly, lacking attention to detail.

Example: The report was filled with slapdash work, with many errors and inaccuracies.

Note: While 'slap' refers to a physical action, 'slapdash' is an adjective describing a careless or hurried manner of doing something.

Slapstick comedy

It refers to a style of humor that involves exaggerated physical actions and situations.

Example: The movie was full of slapstick comedy, with lots of physical humor and exaggerated actions.

Note: In this phrase, 'slapstick' describes a type of comedy characterized by physicality, not necessarily involving actual slapping.

Slap on some makeup

It means to apply makeup quickly and without much care.

Example: She decided to slap on some makeup before going to the party.

Note: In this phrase, 'slap' is used informally to mean applying something quickly rather than with precision.

Slap a price tag on

It means to assign or set a price for something quickly and without much thought.

Example: The company plans to slap a price tag on the new product next week.

Note: Here, 'slap' is used informally to suggest a quick and perhaps careless action of assigning a price.

Slap

A sharp blow with the open hand or something similar.

Example: She gave me a playful slap on the arm.

Note: The original word in its literal sense of hitting someone with an open hand.

Slap on

To play music or use a particular item repeatedly.

Example: This new song is a banger; I can't stop slapping it on.

Note: Derived from 'slap' meaning to hit, but now used to signify heavy usage or enjoyment.

Slap-happy

In a state of delirious happiness or excitement.

Example: He was so tired that he became slap-happy and started laughing at everything.

Note: Originally meaning inclined to hit, now used for a different state of being.

Slapstick

A style of humor involving exaggerated physical activity and actions.

Example: The movie was a hilarious mix of dialogue and slapstick humor.

Note: Originally related to physical comedy involving slapping, now evolved to include broader physical humor.

Slap down

To put someone down or rebuke them strongly.

Example: He tried to argue with her, but she slapped him down with a well-aimed response.

Note: Derived from 'slap' but used to indicate a verbal reprimand rather than a physical blow.

He gave her a slap on the face.

The sound of the slap echoed through the room.

She felt a sharp slap on her back.

Slap - Verb (Verb) / Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present)

Lemma: slap

Conjugations

Noun, plural (Noun, plural): slaps

Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): slap

Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): slapped

Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): slapping

Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): slaps

Verb, base form (Verb, base form): slap

Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): slap

Syllabification and Stress

slap Contains 1 syllables: slap

Phonetic transcription: ˈslap

slap , ˈslap (The red syllable is stressed)

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.

slap: ~ 1100 (Very common).

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