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()びてすっきりした。
I took a shower and feel refreshed.
問題(もんだい)解決(かいけつ)してすっきりした。
The problem was solved and I feel 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(へや)
A room with a clean, simple design.

すっきり is an onomatopoeic word (擬態{語()|ぎたいご}) expressing refreshment or cleanliness.

COMMON PATTERNS:

  • すっきりする: to feel refreshed/relieved
  • すっきりした〜: neat, clean-looking
  • 気分(きぶん)がすっきりする: to feel mentally clear

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • さっぱり: refreshed, clean (often after washing)
  • スッキリ: often written in katakana for emphasis