1.
cheerfully; brightly; with a refreshed feeling
Describes a feeling of relief, joy, or lightness, as if clouds have cleared and the sky is bright. Often used after worries have been resolved or a burden has been lifted.
試験が終わって、晴れ晴れとした気分だ。
The exam is over, and I feel so relieved.
晴れ晴れとした笑顔を見せた。
She showed a bright, cheerful smile.
悩みが解決して気持ちが晴れ晴れした。
My worries were resolved and I felt refreshed.
WORD FORMATION:
晴れ (clear weather, from 晴れる) reduplicated.
The image is of clear, bright skies after clouds have passed.
FORMS:
- 晴れ晴れと (adverbial with と)
- 晴れ晴れとした + noun (adjectival)
- 晴れ晴れしい (i-adjective form, literary)
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 晴れ晴れとした気分 - refreshed feeling
- 晴れ晴れとした顔 - bright face
- 晴れ晴れとした表情 - cheerful expression
- 気持ちが晴れ晴れする - to feel refreshed
SIMILAR WORDS:
- すっきり - refreshed, cleared up (more casual)
- さっぱり - refreshed, clean (after bathing/eating)
- 爽やか - refreshing, fresh
REGISTER:
Neutral to slightly formal. Common in written and spoken Japanese.