すっと

すっと

Straight, quickly; lightly

N4adverb·sutto

How to remember it

Imagine a ninja moving "su—" silently in a straight line, fast and light.

Example sentences

  • 彼はすっと立ち上がった。

    かれはすっとたちあがった。

    He stood up quickly.

  • 矢がすっと飛んでいった。

    やがすっととんでいった。

    The arrow flew straight off.

Usage

Onomatopoeic; suggests a smooth, quiet, linear motion.

Related words

さっとすぐにどんどん

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