くっきり

くっきり
adverb
clearly; distinctly; sharply
1. clearly; distinctly; sharply
Describes something that stands out with clear, sharp outlines or contrast, making it easy to see or distinguish.
富士山(ふじさん)がくっきり()える。
Mt. Fuji is clearly visible.
空気(くうき)()んでいて、(やま)輪郭(りんかく)がくっきりと()かんでいた。
The air was clear, and the mountain's outline stood out sharply.
この写真(しゃしん)(ふる)いのに、(ひと)(かお)がくっきり(うつ)っている。
Even though this photo is old, people's faces are captured clearly.

くっきり is a mimetic adverb (オノマトペ) describing visual clarity and sharpness. It often appears with と as くっきりと.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • くっきり()える: clearly visible
  • くっきり()かぶ: to stand out clearly
  • くっきり(うつ)る: to be photographed clearly
  • くっきりした輪郭(りんかく): sharp outline

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • はっきり: clearly (more general, includes speech and understanding)
  • くっきり: clearly (specifically visual sharpness and contrast)