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Weather & Climate

ぶわっと

buwa-tto

Sudden gust / blast

A sudden blast of wind or a rush of air. Brief but powerful, like opening a door on a windy day.

💡Opening a car window on the highway — 'Wind came buwa-tto into the car.'

Example

ドアを開けたらぶわっと風が吹き込んだ。

When I opened the door, wind rushed buwa-tto inside.

Quiz yourself

A ___ gust of hot air hit us when we stepped outside.

外に出た瞬間、熱風が○○と吹きつけた。

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Intermediate