ぱっと

suddenly, quickly, in a flash, brightly, vividly

p a̠ t̚ t o̞
adverb Rare #37,076
suddenly, quickly, in a flash Often describes a quick, sudden action or change.
JA: 彼女はぱっと立ち上がった。
EN: She quickly stood up.
brightly, vividly In ぱっとしない, the expression means “not very impressive” or “uninspiring.”
JA: 部屋がぱっと明るくなった。
EN: The room suddenly became bright.
Forms of ぱっと
パッとぱっと

社員旅行の予定、あまりぱっとしないよ。

The itinerary for the company trip is pretty underwhelming.

彼はぱっと後ずさりした。

He quickly stepped back.

ぱっとリモコンを手に取った。

I quickly picked up the remote.

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