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かあっと

kaatto

Face flushing hot

The sudden rush of blood to the face causing intense heat and redness from embarrassment, anger, or exertion.

💡Used when blushing from embarrassment, face turning red with fever, or feeling a hot flash.

Example

恥ずかしいことを言われて、顔がかあっと熱くなった。

My face flushed hot with embarrassment when they said that.

Quiz yourself

Her cheeks went ___ red when she realized everyone was watching.

みんなに見られていることに気づいて、頬が○○と赤くなった。

flushingblushinghotredembarrassment
Intermediate