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カッと (Katto) is a Japanese adverb meaning “flaring up, burning hotly, suddenly becoming bright, flying into a rage”.

Meanings

  1. adverb, suru verbflaring up; burning hotly; suddenly becoming bright
  2. adverb, suru verbflying into a rage; losing one's cool
  3. adverb, suru verbopening suddenly and widely (e.g. eyes, mouth)
  4. adverb, suru verbacting resolutely

Examples

  • He hit his brother in a rage.

  • His cheeks were burning with shame.

  • His face was red and he felt hot and uncomfortable.

Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).