Entry
ビュッ
byu
The sound or action of something moving suddenly and swiftly through the air.
Meaning
Quick Meaning
This word describes a very fast, forceful, and sudden movement, often accompanied by a sharp whooshing or zipping sound as it cuts through the air. The small 'ッ' indicates that the action is abrupt and momentary.
- Swift motion of an object (ball, car)
- Sudden gust of wind
Sense Map
Fast Projectiles
The fleeting movement of an object zipping past at high speed.
ボールがビュッと飛ぶ
Gusts of Wind
A sudden, forceful rush of wind.
風がビュッと吹く
Usage Note
How to Use
ビュッと + verb
Acts as an adverb describing an action (flying, passing, blowing) that happens with a sudden, zipping speed.
ビュッという + noun (sound)
Used to describe the actual whooshing sound made by something cutting the air.
How to Use
Common Phrases
ビュッと飛ぶ
to fly with a zip
風がビュッと吹く
wind blows with a sudden whoosh
ビュッと通り過ぎる
to zip past
車がビュッと走る
a car zooms by
Nuance
Context Nuance
| Common Contexts | Nuance | Usage Note |
|---|---|---|
| Projectiles & Vehicles | Neutral | Highlights the blurring speed of something crossing your line of sight. |
| Weather | Neutral | Describes a sharp gust of wind that hits suddenly and passes. |
Similar Words
Comparison Table
| Similar Words | When to Use | Not the Same as | Mini Example |
|---|---|---|---|
びゅーん びゅーん / similar | Use when the fast movement is continuous or sustained over a longer distance. | ビュッ is strictly for a momentary flash or burst of speed. | 車がビューンと走り去った。 |
ぴゅっ ぴゅっ / similar | Use for smaller objects, higher-pitched sounds, or a quick squirt of liquid. | ビュッ sounds heavier and more forceful than the lighter ピュッ. | 水がピュッと飛び出す。 |
Usage Note
Common Mistakes
Using it for a long, continuous journey.
It only applies to instantaneous actions. For continuous zooming, use ビューン.
Using it to describe something heavy falling slowly.
It must involve high speed and cutting through the air.
Examples
Examples
矢がビュッと飛んでいった。
や が ビュッ と とんでいった。
The arrow zipped past through the air.
VisualFocuses on a high-speed projectile.
強い風がビュッと吹いた。
つよい かぜ が ビュッ と ふいた。
A strong gust of wind blew suddenly.
LiteralRepresents the physical sound and force of the wind.
ボールが顔の横をビュッと通り過ぎた。
ボール が かお の よこ を ビュッ と とおりすぎた。
The ball whooshed right past my face.
VisualFast speed coming uncomfortably close.
車が目の前をビュッと走り抜けた。
くるま が めのまえ を ビュッ と はしりぬけた。
A car zoomed past right in front of me.
VisualThe instantaneous swift movement of a vehicle.
彼がビュッと石を投げた。
かれ が ビュッ と いし を なげた。
He threw the stone with a sharp zip.
VisualFocus on the speed at the moment of release.
Similar Words
ビューン
byuun
Describes the swooshing or whizzing sound of something moving rapidly through the air. Indicates a more continuous fast movement.
ピュッ
pyu
ピュッ describes the sudden sound or action of a liquid spurting out forcefully, or a small object or gust of wind zipping by swiftly. Similar but for lighter objects or smaller sounds.
ビュンビュン
byunbyun
ビュンビュン describes a strong, continuous whooshing or whizzing sound made by something moving very quickly through the air.
Questions
Can I use ビュッ for a person running?
Yes, if they dash past you suddenly like a blur.
What is the difference between ビュッ and ビュン?
They are very similar, but ビュッ focuses on an abrupt, cut-off action, while ビュン implies a slightly longer or more resonant whoosh.
Does it always imply a literal sound?
No. While it can mean an audible zip or whoosh, it is often used purely visually for something moving too fast to see clearly.
Source Details
- Entry ID
- 2700040
- Source
- JMdict_english
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- Active language
- English
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