This is the 6895th most frequent Japanese word.
ペラッ
"ペラッ" describes something thin, flimsy, or flipping lightly, often used for papers or cloth.
Here, 'ペラッ' expresses a sound or action that is quick and light, such as flipping or peeling off something thin like paper.
彼は紙をペラッとめくった。
He flipped the paper quickly.
In this context, 'ペラッ' conveys a swift and decisive manner of speaking or action, emphasizing ease or skill.
彼女はペラッと言い負かしました。
She quickly defeated him in argument.
Here, 'ペラッ' is used to describe an incidental and quick movement caused by an external force, such as the wind flipping a page.