さっと
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Adverb describing a quick, sudden, or smooth action. Typically modifies verbs to indicate speed or ease. Example: 『さっと通り過ぎる』 (satto toorisugiru, 'to pass by quickly').
Theme
User and their friend Mika are at a café, discussing how to handle a sudden change in plans for their weekend trip.
さっと
さっと
suddenly, smoothly
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Memory Hook
Think of 'sotto' (さっと satto sounds like 'sotto' meaning 'softly' in Italian) but it's quick and sudden — like a smooth, swift motion. 'Smoothly sudden' → さっと (satto, 'suddenly, smoothly').
Cultural Note
『さっと』 (satto, 'suddenly, smoothly') is often used in daily life to describe quick actions, like 『さっと手を洗う』 (satto te o arau, 'to wash hands quickly') or in cooking instructions for fast movements.
Forms
Base: さっとAdverb describing a quick, sudden, or smooth action. Typically modifies verbs to indicate speed or ease. Example: 『さっと通り過ぎる』 (satto toorisugiru, 'to pass by quickly').