くいっ

Meanings

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   adverb taking the と particle

   quickly (e.g. pushing up one's glasses); with a light pull; with a sharp tug (e.g. at a sleeve)

   onomatopoeic or mimetic word

   彼(かの)女(じょ)はくいっとカーテンを開(あ)け、外(そと)の景色(けしき)を眺(なが)めた。

   • She pulled the curtain aside slightly and gazed at the view outside.

   Words:彼(かの)女(じょ)くいっカーテン開(ひら)け外(そと)景色(けしき)眺(なが)める

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