Patto
Also read: ぱっと、パっと
パッと (Patto) is a Japanese adverb meaning “suddenly, in a flash, quickly, rapidly”.
Meanings
- adverbsuddenly; in a flash; quickly; rapidly; swiftly; nimbly
- adverb, suru verbconspicuously; prominently; showily; attractively; impressively
Examples
明かりがパッとついた。
The light came on suddenly.
彼はぱっと後ずさりした。
He backed abruptly away.
彼の顔はパッと明るくなった。
His face brightened.
Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).