JLPT N3 Intermediate
どっと
A sudden, massive surge or outburst occurring all at once
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Other forms
ドッと for emphasis
1 Adverb (fukushi)
In a Rush / All at Once
Depicts a large volume of people or things flooding into a specific location simultaneously.
Example
電車 の ドア が 開く と 、 人 が どっと 降りてきた 。
When the train doors opened, people poured out all at once.
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2 Adverb (fukushi)
Bursting Out (Laughter, Applause)
Indicates a simultaneous and loud reaction, such as laughter or applause, from a large group.
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3 Adverb (fukushi)
Suddenly Feeling (Fatigue, etc.)
Expresses the sudden, heavy onset of a physiological condition or emotion that was previously suppressed.
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