Vocab Info

N2 Adverb

さっとquickly (esp. actions), suddenly (esp. wind, rain, etc.)

    Dictionary Definition

    1. Adverb

      1.

      quickly (esp. actions)

      Usually written using kana alone
    2. Adverb

      2.

      suddenly (esp. wind, rain, etc.)

      Usually written using kana alone

    All Forms

    颯と 【さっと】颯っと 【さっと】

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      コートをさっと羽織(はお)る。

      Quickly throw on a coat. {quickly (esp. actions), suddenly (esp. wind, rain, etc.)}

      • N2

      浮気(うわき)(さと)った(かれ)顔色(かおいろ)さっと()わった。

      His complexion quickly changed when he realized the infidelity. {quickly (esp. actions), suddenly (esp. wind, rain, etc.)}

      • N2

      (きら)いな先生(せんせい)がいたのでさっと()(かく)しました。

      I quickly hid myself because there was a teacher I disliked. {quickly (esp. actions), suddenly (esp. wind, rain, etc.)}

      • N2

      (ふく)さっと()ない(かぎ)り、電車(でんしゃ)()(おく)れて遅刻(ちこく)してしまいます。

      Unless you quickly put on your clothes, you will miss the train and be late. {quickly (esp. actions), suddenly (esp. wind, rain, etc.)}

      • N2

      日記(にっき)さっと()(かえ)したら喪失(そうしつ)している記憶(きおく)(よみがえ)るのではないだろうか…?

      If I quickly reread my diary, wouldn't my lost memories come back...? {quickly (esp. actions), suddenly (esp. wind, rain, etc.)}

      • N2
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