This is the 6930th most frequent Japanese word.
ポタポタ
"Dripping" or "drip-drip" (onomatopoeia for liquid falling drop by drop).
Here, 'ポタポタ' describes the sound and manner in which raindrops are audibly falling.
雨がポタポタと落ちる音が聞こえました。
I heard the sound of raindrops falling 'potapata'.
In this context, 'ポタポタ' illustrates the action of water dripping consistently and slowly.
蛇口から水がポタポタ漏れています。
Water is dripping 'potapata' from the faucet.
Here, 'ポタポタ' emphasizes the periodic dripping of sweat from the forehead, indicating a sense of intensity or discomfort.