さっぱり

This is the 1705th most frequent Japanese word.

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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.

彼の説明が複雑すぎて、さっぱり分かりません。

His explanation was too complex, and I couldn't understand it at all.