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Movement & Speed

がたっと

gata-tto

Sudden jolt / startled movement

A sudden, noisy movement from being startled or standing up abruptly. The chair scrapes, things rattle.

💡Hearing unexpected news — 'He stood up gata-tto from his chair in shock.'

Example

驚いてがたっと椅子から立ち上がった。

Startled, he stood up gata-tto from his chair.

Quiz yourself

She heard a loud noise and ___ jumped out of her seat.

大きな音を聞いて○○と席を立った。

joltstartledabruptnoisystanding up
Intermediate