  The electric polarizability of the nucleon is calculated in the soliton
approach to the Nambu--Jona-Lasinio model. We analyze the leading-$N_c$
contributions, as well as the effects of rotational $1/N_c$ corrections and
$\Delta$-$N$ mass splitting. Our model prediction is substantially reduced
compared to other soliton calculations, and is closer to the experimental
value.
