meratto
A sudden, momentary surge of flames — kindling catching fire, a gas burner igniting, or anger flashing in someone's eyes. The single-instance version of mera-mera.
💡Lighting a gas stove — 'The burner ignited meratto with a blue flame.'
マッチの火がめらっと燃え上がった。
The match flame flared meratto.
When the match struck, the flame surged ___ before settling down.
マッチを擦ると、炎が○○と燃え上がってから落ち着いた。