はっと

Readings

Kana: はっと、ハッと

Romaji: hatto, hatto

Definitions

adv

vs

1

taken aback; surprised

Note: onomatopoeic or mimetic word

2

suddenly (realizing, understanding, becoming aware, etc.)

Note: onomatopoeic or mimetic word

3

quickly (of actions, changes, etc.)

Note: onomatopoeic or mimetic word

4

standing out; being showy; being gaudy

Note: onomatopoeic or mimetic word

Example Sentences

彼(かれ)には本当(ほんとう)にはっとさせられた。

➥He gave me quite a start.

飢(う)えた人(ひと)たちの写真(しゃしん)にはっと息(いき)をのむ思(おも)いをした。

➥I gasped with surprise at the horrible picture of the starving people.

彼(かれ)はその光景(こうけい)にはっと息(いき)をのんだ。

➥He lost his breath at the sight.