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
neat; tidy; clean

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

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

completely; entirely

adverb (fukushi)

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

adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi)

nothing at all; completely useless; hopeless; awful

Forms

さっぱりFrequency rank: 3,479. – 3,480.

Generated definitions (experimental)

feeling refreshed; feeling relieved

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

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I felt refreshed after finishing work.

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I felt relieved after taking a shower.

neat; tidy; clean

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

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Her room is always neat.

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The dish is clean and tasty.

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.

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He has a frank personality and is liked by everyone.

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I like clothing with a simple design.

completely; entirely

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

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I completely forgot.

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I can't remember her at all.

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.

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I am not interested in that at all.

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I didn’t understand what he said in the least.

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.

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This result is completely useless.

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That plan was an absolute failure.

Generated collocations (experimental)

feeling refreshedto feel refreshedneat and tidylight dishrefreshing tastesimple lifefrank attitudeto completely forgettidy attirenot refreshing at allnot at all open-hearted characterto completely resolveclear explanation

Wiktionary definitions (experimental)

いち1

に2

きごう（ひていてき否定的なごく語句をともない伴いきごう）まったく．.まるで．.

・

まったくだめなさま．.まるでうまくいかないさま．.

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