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Movement & Speed

ひょいっと

hyoitto

Lightly, nimbly picking up

Lifting or moving something with effortless ease, as if it weighs nothing. Also describes casually hopping over an obstacle or deftly dodging something.

💡A strong friend helping move furniture — 'He hyoitto picked up the heavy box like it was nothing.'

Example

重い荷物をひょいっと持ち上げた。

He hyoitto lifted the heavy luggage effortlessly.

Quiz yourself

The cat ___ jumped onto the high shelf with ease.

猫が高い棚に○○飛び乗った。

liftinglightagilenimbleeasy
Intermediate