ぱさぱさ
ぱさぱさ
adverb, na-adjective, verb (suru)
dry, crumbly
1.
dry, crumbly, parched
Describing something that lacks moisture; dry texture.
髪がぱさぱさだ。
My hair is dry.
このパンはぱさぱさしている。
This bread is dry and crumbly.
肌がぱさぱさになった。
My skin became dry.
ぱさぱさ is an onomatopoeia/mimetic word describing dry, rough, crumbly texture.
USAGE PATTERNS:
- ぱさぱさだ: is dry (na-adjective)
- ぱさぱさしている: is dry (verb form)
- ぱさぱさになる: to become dry
COMMONLY DESCRIBES:
- 髪: dry hair
- 肌: dry skin
- パン: dry, crumbly bread
- ケーキ: dry cake
CONTRAST:
- ぱさぱさ: dry, lacking moisture
- しっとり: moist, supple
- ふわふわ: fluffy, soft
- さらさら: smooth, silky (for hair)
NOTE:
The voiced version ばさばさ describes rustling sounds or rough/disheveled appearance.