さっぱり

Frequency rank: 3,479. – 3,480.

adverb (fukushi); adverb taking the 'to' particle; noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru

feeling refreshed; feeling relievedonomatopoeic or mimetic word

This meaning describes a state of feeling rejuvenated or relieved, often after a stressful situation or exertion.

I felt refreshed after finishing work.

neat; tidy; clean

Here, the word refers to something that is organized, uncluttered, or in a state of cleanliness.

Her room is always neat.

adverb (fukushi); adverb taking the 'to' particle; noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru; adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi)

frank; open-hearted; plain; simple; light

This usage denotes a straightforwardness or simplicity in demeanor or presentation, often indicating transparency or a lack of pretension.

He has a frank personality and is liked by everyone.

adverb (fukushi); adverb taking the 'to' particle

completely; entirely

This meaning indicates an absolute state or condition, often used to express totality.

I completely forgot.

adverb (fukushi)

not in the least (with neg. verb); not at all

In this context, it is used to emphasize that something is not the case, often in response to a question or statement.

I am not interested in that at all.

adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi)

nothing at all; completely useless; hopeless; awful

This meaning conveys a sense of total lack, often in a negative context to describe something that is ineffective or disappointing.

This result is completely useless.

Example sentences70 results

If anyone was to ask what the point of the story is, I really don't know.

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A cold bath refreshed him.

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さっぱり

Frequency rank: 3,479. – 3,480.

adverb (fukushi); adverb taking the 'to' particle; noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru

feeling refreshed; feeling relievedonomatopoeic or mimetic word

This meaning describes a state of feeling rejuvenated or relieved, often after a stressful situation or exertion.

I felt refreshed after finishing work.

neat; tidy; clean

Here, the word refers to something that is organized, uncluttered, or in a state of cleanliness.

Her room is always neat.

adverb (fukushi); adverb taking the 'to' particle; noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru; adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi)

frank; open-hearted; plain; simple; light

This usage denotes a straightforwardness or simplicity in demeanor or presentation, often indicating transparency or a lack of pretension.

He has a frank personality and is liked by everyone.

adverb (fukushi); adverb taking the 'to' particle

completely; entirely

This meaning indicates an absolute state or condition, often used to express totality.

I completely forgot.

adverb (fukushi)

not in the least (with neg. verb); not at all

In this context, it is used to emphasize that something is not the case, often in response to a question or statement.

I am not interested in that at all.

adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi)

nothing at all; completely useless; hopeless; awful

This meaning conveys a sense of total lack, often in a negative context to describe something that is ineffective or disappointing.

This result is completely useless.

Example sentences70 results

If anyone was to ask what the point of the story is, I really don't know.

Tatoeba

A cold bath refreshed him.

Tatoeba

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