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ばっと Japanese meaning | Kotomora

ばっと

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Meanings

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adverb

suddenly; in a flash; rapidly

onomatopoeic or mimetic word

Mimetic adverb describing a quick, sudden action or movement, often with a sense of alertness or nimbleness.

彼かれはばっと立たち上あがった。
He suddenly sprang to his feet.
猫ねこがばっと飛とびかかった。
The cat pounced in a flash.

Similar words

さっと
さっと emphasizes a smooth, swift, and often quiet motion, while ばっと suggests a more abrupt, energetic, or conspicuous action.
ぱっと
ぱっと often implies a sudden change in state or appearance (e.g., lighting up, becoming clear), whereas ばっと focuses on the speed and energy of the action itself.

Etymology

Onomatopoeic or mimetic word; the exact derivation is uncertain, but it is likely sound-symbolic, imitating a sudden, energetic movement.