No. 1,219 in Japanese
かっ
"かっ" does not have a standalone meaning; it is often part of a larger word or expression.
In a sentence
そのかっこうがおしゃれですね。
That style is fashionable, isn't it?
Here, 'かっこう' (kakkou) means 'appearance' or 'style', referring to someone's outfit or overall look.
かっとした態度は良くない。
Getting sharp or snappy in attitude is not good.
In this sentence, 'かっ' is part of 'かっと', suggesting a sudden sharpness or abruptness in behavior.
双子は似ているけど、性格が全然かっ違います。
The twins look similar, but their personalities are completely different.
Here, 'かっ' forms the start of 'かっ違います', indicating a stark or complete difference.
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