はっと
はっと
adverb
with a start; suddenly (realizing)
1.
with a start; suddenly (realizing)
Describes the moment of sudden realization, surprise, or being startled.
はっと気がついた。
I suddenly realized.
Common expression
大事なことをはっと思い出した。
I suddenly remembered something important.
はっとするような美しさだった。
It was a breathtaking beauty.
はっとする = to be startled/struck
はっと describes the psychological moment of sudden awareness or being startled.
COMMON PATTERNS:
- はっと気がつく: to suddenly realize
- はっとする: to be startled, to be struck
- はっと目が覚める: to wake up with a start
SIMILAR WORDS:
- ぱっと: suddenly (more physical/visual)
- ふと: suddenly, casually (gentler realization)