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.
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
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
CONTRAST:
- こってり: heavy, rich (opposite for food)
- ねちねち: persistently (opposite for manner)