This is the 5588th most frequent Japanese word.
ぐっと
"ぐっと" means "firmly," "suddenly," or "markedly," often expressing a strong emotion or significant change.
The word 'ぐっと' here implies a strong, significant emotional reaction or impact, showing an abrupt internal feeling.
彼のその言葉に私は胸をぐっと詰まらせた。
His words deeply moved my heart.
In this sentence, 'ぐっと' emphasizes the strong and concentrated action of taking a deep breath before starting to run.
ぐっと息を吸ってから、全力で走り出した。
I took a deep breath and then started running with full effort.
Here, 'ぐっと' demonstrates the action of swallowing in a strong, decisive manner, often linked with emotional or resolute actions.