爽(さわ)やか

さわやか
na-adjective
refreshing, fresh
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

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 爽(さわ)やかな朝(あさ): a refreshing morning
  • 爽(さわ)やかな笑顔(えがお): a fresh/pleasant smile
  • 爽(さわ)やかな風(かぜ): a refreshing breeze
  • 爽(さわ)やかな印象(いんしょう): a clean impression
  • 爽(さわ)やかな香(かお)り: a refreshing scent

SEASON:
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.

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Added 2026.1.16 17:40 · Revised 2026.3.26 22:07
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