ちらっと

Alternative writings: チラッと, チラっと, ちらと, チラと
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An onomatopoeic adverb meaning 'briefly' or 'glancingly' — used for a quick look or a fleeting occurrence (e.g., 'glance at' or 'hear something in passing').

AdverbOnomatopoeic or Mimetic Word

Examples

廊下で友達の姿をちらっと見かけた。

I caught a glimpse of my friend in the hallway.

彼女はちらっと時計を見て、急いで部屋を出た。

She glanced at her watch briefly and hurried out of the room.

会話の中でちらっと話題に出た程度だ。

It only came up briefly in the conversation.

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