あっさり
あっさり
adverb, onomatopoeia
easily; readily; lightly; plain
1.
easily; readily
Describes something happening without difficulty or resistance, often unexpectedly quickly.
彼はあっさり負けを認めた。
He readily admitted defeat.
問題があっさり解決した。
The problem was easily resolved.
難しいと思っていた試験にあっさり受かった。
I easily passed the exam that I thought would be difficult.
2.
lightly; plain; simple
Describes food or flavors that are light and not heavy, or a personality that is not overly complicated.
あっさりした味の料理が好きだ。
I like food with a light flavor.
夏はあっさりした食べ物がいい。
Light food is nice in summer.
この店のラーメンはあっさりしていて食べやすい。
The ramen at this shop is light and easy to eat.
MULTIPLE MEANINGS:
あっさり has two main uses:
1. MANNER: Describes something happening without fuss, complications, or resistance
- Often implies surprise at how easy something was
- Can sometimes suggest lack of effort or care
2. TASTE/PERSONALITY: Describes lightness
- あっさりした味: light/plain taste
- あっさりした性格: straightforward personality
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- あっさり諦める: to give up easily
- あっさり断る: to refuse flatly
- あっさりした人: a straightforward/uncomplicated person
CONTRAST:
- こってり: heavy, rich (opposite for food)
- ねちねち: persistently (opposite for manner)