What does バタン mean?
バタン is a Japanese adverb meaning “bang” or “slam” in English. It is written as バタン in katakana, and batan in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.
Example sentences
ドアをバタンと閉めないで。
Don't slam the door.
彼はバタンとベッドに倒れた。
He flopped onto the bed with a thud.