カッと

adverbカッと · katto

1. Englishflaring up; burning hotly; suddenly becoming bright

   • 外に出ると強い日差しにカッと照らされた。I stepped outside and was bathed in the harsh, direct sunlight.

2. Englishflying into a rage; losing one's cool

   • 彼はカッとして兄をなぐった。He hit his brother in a rage.

3. Englishopening suddenly and widely (e.g. eyes, mouth)

4. Englishacting resolutely

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