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Movement & Speed

つっと

tsutto

Gliding smoothly forward

Moving forward with a smooth, continuous motion without stopping. A steady, uninterrupted glide.

💡Used for gliding on ice, moving gracefully across a room, or moving forward quietly and smoothly.

Example

彼女はつっと部屋に入ってきた。

She glided smoothly into the room.

Quiz yourself

The ice skater ___ glided across the rink.

スケーターがリンクを○○と滑り抜けた。

glidingsmoothforwardcontinuousgraceful
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