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さっと

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word さっと

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.

Kanji in this Word

14 strokes
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
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