颯爽(さっそう)

さっそう
taru-adjective
gallant, dashing, smart-looking
formalwrittenspokenappearancedescriptive
1. gallant, dashing, smart-looking
Describes someone who moves or presents themselves in a crisp, stylish, and confident manner. Often used for someone who makes a striking impression through their appearance or bearing.
颯爽(さっそう)と歩(ある)く。
To walk briskly and smartly.
彼女(かのじょ)は颯爽(さっそう)と登場(とうじょう)した。
She made a dashing entrance.
スーツ姿(すがた)で颯爽(さっそう)と現(あらわ)れた。
He appeared smartly dressed in a suit.
白馬(はくば)に乗(の)った王子(おうじ)が颯爽(さっそう)と駆(か)けてきた。
A prince on a white horse came galloping up dashingly.

颯爽(さっそう) is a taru-adjective (〜たる/〜と type) that describes a crisp, stylish, and confident manner of movement or appearance.

Usage patterns

  • 颯爽(さっそう)と + verb (dashingly, smartly)
  • 颯爽(さっそう)たる + noun (dashing, gallant)

Common collocations

Note: The kanji 颯(さつ) suggests a refreshing breeze, giving the word connotations of freshness and vitality.

Related words

Related Words

Related: 凛然(りんぜん) (dignified, majestic)
Compare: 颯快(さっかい) (brisk)
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Added 2026.2.2 0:12 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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