爽(さわ)やか

さわやか
na-adjective
refreshing, fresh
descriptive
1. refreshing, fresh, clear
Pleasantly clean, clear, and invigorating, often describing weather, air, or a person's demeanor.
爽(さわ)やかな朝(あさ)だ。
It's a refreshing morning.
彼(かれ)は爽(さわ)やかな笑顔(えがお)の持(も)ち主(ぬし)だ。
He has a refreshing smile.
爽(さわ)やかな風(かぜ)が吹(ふ)いている。
A refreshing breeze is blowing.

爽(さわ)やか is a na-adjective describing something pleasantly clean, fresh, and invigorating.

Forms

  • Modifier: 爽(さわ)やかな + noun
  • Predicate: 爽(さわ)やかだ
  • Adverbial: 爽(さわ)やかに

Usage

Often used to describe:

  • Weather: cool, crisp autumn days (especially 秋(あき))
  • People: someone with a clean, pleasant demeanor
  • Sensations: a refreshed, pleasant feeling

Strongly associated with 秋晴(あきば)れ (clear autumn weather). The expression 爽(さわ)やかな秋(あき) is very common.

Common collocations

Related Words

Compare: 晴(は)れ晴(ば)れ (cheerfully)
Compare: 清涼(せいりょう) (cool and refreshing)
general
Added 2026.1.16 17:40 · Revised 2026.10.4 17:16
05500/05701_sawayaka