This is the 3807th most frequent Japanese word.
ぽん
"ぽん" is an onomatopoeia in Japanese, often used to represent a light popping or tapping sound.
Here, 'ぽんと' mimics the sound or sudden effect of hitting the table, emphasizing the action.
彼は会話の途中でぽんとテーブルを叩いた。
He suddenly hit the table during the conversation.
'ぽんと' represents the suddenness or lightness of the kitten's movement as it jumped out.
ドアが開くと、子猫がぽんと飛び出した。
When the door opened, the kitten jumped out suddenly.
The word 'ぽんと' is used metaphorically to convey her readiness and instant response to the question.