goku-tto
Swallowing hard, either from nervousness, anticipation, or thirst. The throat visibly moves with the effort.
💡About to open exam results — 'I swallowed goku-tto before opening the envelope.'
緊張してごくっとつばを飲み込んだ。
Nervously, I gulped goku-tto and swallowed.
She ___ swallowed before stepping onto the stage.
舞台に上がる前に○○とつばを飲んだ。