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JLPT N1
Grade 9

Meanings

sudden
quick
sound of the wind

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
サツ
ソウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
さっ.と

Common Words

颯っと
颯と
Adverb
Usually kana
Freq #4751
1

quickly (esp. actions)

Examples
彼は教室をさっと抜け出した。
He slipped out of the classroom.
2

suddenly (esp. wind, rain, etc.)

Examples
すばらしい景色がさっと目の前に現れた。
A glorious sight burst on our view.
っそう
~と Adverb
Freq #10244
1

'taru' adjective

gallant; dashing; jaunty

Examples
彼の歩き方はさっそうとしている。
He walks in a stately manner.
颯颯
っさつ
~と Adverb
Freq #83987
1

'taru' adjective

rustling (of wind); murmuring; whistling; soughing

えいしさっそう
四字熟語
Archaic
~と Adverb
1

'taru' adjective

cutting a fine (dashing, gallant, noble) figure

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