JLPT N2 Upper Intermediate
ちらっと
At a glance, a glimpse, or briefly in passing.
Readings
Other forms
チラッと for emphasis
ちらと slightly more formal/literary
1 Adverb
At a glance" / "A quick peek
Describes the act of looking at something for a split second, often discreetly or unintentionally.
Example
街 で 有名人 を ちらっと 見かけ た 。
I caught a quick glimpse of a celebrity on the street.
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2 Adverb
Briefly" / "In passing
Indicates catching a small fragment of information or performing an action for a very short duration.
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