This is the 1705th most frequent Japanese word.
さっぱり
"さっぱり": Refreshing, neat, or completely (depending on context).
The word 'さっぱり' here means 'clean and refreshing,' often describing flavors or scents that are light and invigorating.
さっぱりした味が好きです。
I like clean and refreshing flavors.
In this sentence, 'さっぱり' is used to express a feeling of refreshment or cleanness after an activity.
部屋を掃除して、さっぱりしました。
After cleaning the room, I felt refreshed.
Here, 'さっぱり' means 'completely' or 'not at all,' often used in negative constructions to emphasize total lack of understanding or achievement.