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A19 Adverb

ぐいっとsuddenly and forcefully (e.g. jerk, poke, shove), , in a single gulp, in one go

    Dictionary Definition

    1. Adverb

      1.

      suddenly and forcefully (e.g. jerk, poke, shove)

      Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
    2. Adverb

      2.

      in a single gulp, in one go

      Onomatopoeic or mimetic word

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    ぐいっとグイッとぐいとグイと

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      (おお)きな(くすり)をグイッと()()む。

      Swallow a large pill in one go. {suddenly and forcefully (e.g. jerk, poke, shove), , in a single gulp, in one go}

      セール(ひん)にグイッと()()ばしました。

      I suddenly and forcefully reached out for the sale items. {suddenly and forcefully (e.g. jerk, poke, shove), , in a single gulp, in one go}

      (えり)(あた)りをグイッと(つか)まれてビックリしました。

      I was startled when someone suddenly and forcefully grabbed me around the collar. {suddenly and forcefully (e.g. jerk, poke, shove), , in a single gulp, in one go}

      ウイスキーをグイッと()むのは(かしこ)行動(こうどう)だとは()えない。

      One cannot say that gulping down whiskey in one go is a wise action. {suddenly and forcefully (e.g. jerk, poke, shove), , in a single gulp, in one go}

      (おとこ)にグイッと拳銃(けんじゅう)()きつけられた(とき)()覚悟(かくご)せずにいられなかった。

      When a man suddenly and forcefully pointed a gun at me, I couldn't help but prepare myself for death. {suddenly and forcefully (e.g. jerk, poke, shove), , in a single gulp, in one go}

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