ぱりぱり

ぱりぱり
adverb, na-adjective
crispy; crunchy; energetic
1. crispy; crunchy
Describes food with a light, crisp texture that makes a cracking sound when bitten.
ぱりぱりの海苔(のり)()く。
Wrap with crispy seaweed.
ぱりぱりに()けた餃子(ぎょうざ)がおいしい。
The crispy fried dumplings are delicious.
2. energetic; vigorous; ambitious
Describes someone who works with energy and drive.
彼女(かのじょ)はぱりぱりの仕事人(しごとにん)だ。
She is a very ambitious businesswoman.

ぱりぱり is an onomatopoeic word primarily used for food textures.

COMMON FOOD USES:

  • ぱりぱりの海苔(のり): crispy seaweed
  • ぱりぱりの餃子(ぎょうざ): crispy dumplings
  • ぱりぱりに()げる: to fry until crispy

SIMILAR TEXTURE WORDS:

  • さくさく: light and crispy (like cookies)
  • かりかり: hard and crunchy
  • ぽりぽり: crunching sound when eating