すっきり
すっきり
adverb
refreshed; neat; clear
1.
refreshed; feeling clear
Describes a pleasant feeling of being refreshed, relieved, or unburdened.
シャワーを浴びてすっきりした。
I took a shower and feel refreshed.
問題が解決してすっきりした。
The problem was solved and I feel relieved.
朝早く起きたら気分がすっきりした。
I felt refreshed after waking up early in the morning.
机の上を片づけたらすっきりした。
After tidying up my desk, it looked neat and I felt relieved.
2.
neat; tidy; clean-looking
Describes something that is clean, organized, and aesthetically pleasing.
すっきりしたデザインの部屋。
A room with a clean, simple design.
髪を切ってすっきりした見た目になった。
After getting a haircut, I had a neat, tidy appearance.
机の上を片づけたらすっきりした。
After tidying up my desk, it looked neat and I felt relieved.
すっきり is a mimetic word (擬態語) expressing refreshment, relief, or clean simplicity.
Sense 1 (refreshed): Used when you feel physically or mentally clear — after a shower, solving a problem, or getting something off your chest.
Sense 2 (neat): Describes clean lines, uncluttered design, or a tidy appearance.
COMMON PATTERNS:
- すっきりする: to feel refreshed/relieved
- すっきりした顔: a refreshed/relieved expression
- すっきりしたデザイン: clean, simple design
- 気分がすっきりする: to feel mentally clear
- 目覚めがすっきり: waking up feeling refreshed
SIMILAR WORDS:
- さっぱり: refreshed (often physical — after bathing, eating light food)
- あっさり: simple, plain (flavor, personality)
- きちんと: neat, proper (more about orderliness)
Related Words
Synonym:
さっぱり (refreshed (physical))
Related:
あっさり (simple, plain)
Related:
きちんと (neat, proper)