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Meanings
1
adverb taking the 'to' particle, taru-adjective
suddenly open up; widely; broadly
Describes a view or landscape that suddenly opens up and becomes wide. Often used with 豁然と開ける or 豁然とした眺め. Literary and somewhat formal.
When we came out of the mountain path, the sea suddenly opened up before our eyes.
2
adverb taking the 'to' particle, taru-adjective
suddenly disappear; vanish
Used for doubt, hesitation, or worry that clears up suddenly. Often appears as 豁然として消える or 豁然と晴れる. Literary.
After hearing his explanation, my doubts suddenly disappeared.