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What does ほっと (hotto) mean?

ほっと means to feel relieved.

Quick facts
Readingほっと
Romajihotto
Part of speechadverb, suru verb
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N3
ほっと
N3 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonhotto

to feel relieved

  1. 1adverb · suru verb with a feeling of relief; with a sigh of relief
  2. 2adverb deeply (sigh)

Example sentences

  • I felt relieved to hear he was safe.

  • I felt relieved when the exam was over.

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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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