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Movement & Speed

ばっと

batto

Suddenly spreading out or scattering

A sudden burst of motion outward — arms thrown open, birds scattering at once, or a crowd dispersing quickly in all directions.

💡Birds startled — 'The pigeons batto flew away!'

Example

鳩がばっと飛び立った。

The pigeons batto flew away.

Quiz yourself

She ___ spread her arms wide to hug him.

彼女は○○両手を広げて抱きついた。

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