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Emotion & Feeling

かっと

katto

Flaring up in anger

A sudden explosion of anger where your face flushes red. The rage hits so fast you can barely control it.

💡Someone insults your friend — 'I went katto and almost yelled back.'

Example

ひどい言葉を聞いてかっとなった。

I flared up katto when I heard those harsh words.

Quiz yourself

He went ___ when someone insulted his family.

家族の悪口を言われて○○なった。

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Intermediate