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ぐいっと

guitto

Forceful pull or push

A strong, decisive pulling or pushing motion with physical force. One firm, determined movement with effort behind it.

💡Used for pulling someone by the arm, pushing open a heavy door, or drinking a whole glass in one go.

Example

彼は私の手をぐいっと引っ張って走り出した。

He grabbed my hand and pulled me forcefully as he started running.

Quiz yourself

She ___ pushed the heavy door open with both hands.

彼女は両手で重いドアを___と押し開けた。

pullingforcefulstrongdecisivefirm
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