すっと

also: すうっと

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Common wordJLPTN3Freq.FrequencyTop 50,000

Meanings

1

adverb, noun or participle which takes 'suru'

straight; quickly; directly; all of a sudden

onomatopoeic or mimetic word

Describes a swift, smooth, or direct movement or change, often without hesitation or obstruction.

彼かれはすっと立たち上あがった。
He stood up quickly and smoothly.

不ふ安あんがすっと消きえた。

The anxiety disappeared all of a sudden.

2

adverb, noun or participle which takes 'suru'

quietly; gently; softly

onomatopoeic or mimetic word

Describes a quiet, gentle, or unobtrusive action or manner.

彼かの女じょはすっとドアを閉しめた。
She closed the door softly.
風かぜがすっと吹ふき抜ぬけた。
The wind blew through gently.

3

noun or participle which takes 'suru'

feel refreshed; feel satisfied

Expresses a sense of relief, refreshment, or satisfaction, often after something clears up or resolves.

シャワーを浴あびてすっとした。
I felt refreshed after taking a shower.
言いいたいことを言いってすっとした。
I felt relieved after saying what I wanted to say.

Written forms

スッと
Katakana variant, often used for emphasis or in informal writing.
スーッと
- すうっと
  Emphatic katakana variant with a long vowel, conveying a more drawn-out or intense nuance.
- スーッと
すうっと
Emphatic hiragana variant with a long vowel, similar to スーッと.

Similar words

さっと
さっと emphasizes a quick, brief action or a light, sweeping motion, while すっと implies smoothness, directness, or a quiet, unobtrusive quality.
すっきり
すっきり focuses on a state of being clear, tidy, or refreshed, often as a result, whereas すっと describes the manner of an action or a sudden change.

Etymology

Mimetic word; the exact origin is uncertain, but it is part of a large family of Japanese sound-symbolic adverbs beginning with す or さ that express smoothness, quietness, or swiftness.