さっと
さっと
adverb
quickly; swiftly; lightly
1.
quickly; swiftly; in one smooth motion
Describes a quick, smooth action performed without hesitation.
さっと手を洗った。
I quickly washed my hands.
彼はさっと立ち上がった。
He stood up swiftly.
2.
lightly; briefly
Describes doing something in a quick, light manner.
野菜をさっと炒める。
Stir-fry the vegetables quickly.
さっと expresses quick, smooth, effortless motion. It has a clean, crisp feel.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- さっと読む: to skim through, to read quickly
- さっと済ませる: to finish quickly
- さっと炒める: to stir-fry briefly
SIMILAR WORDS:
- ぱっと: suddenly, in a flash (more sudden/bright)
- すっと: smoothly, quietly (more gentle)