Vocabulary

What does ぐっと (gutto) mean?

ぐっと means firmly, tightly; suddenly; by far.

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Readingぐっと
Romajigutto
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N1
ぐっと
N1 · estimated, JLPT frameworkgutto

firmly, tightly; suddenly; by far

Example sentences

  • He held back his tears.

  • This year sales grew sharply.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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