1.
crisply; with a crisp, crunchy texture
Describes food or material that has a pleasant crisp or crunchy quality.
2.
neatly; smartly; crisply dressed
Describes clothing or appearance that is clean, crisp, and well-pressed, giving a smart impression.
An onomatopoeic adverb that evokes crispness in both texture and appearance. The core image is of something thin, dry, and taut that makes a satisfying snap or crack.
Common collocations
- ぱりっと焼く: to grill/fry until crispy
- ぱりっと揚げる: to deep-fry until crispy
- ぱりっとした食感: crispy texture
- ぱりっとしたシャツ: crisply pressed shirt
- ぱりっとした服装: smart, crisp attire
Similar words
- カリッと: crispy, crunchy — focuses more on hard crunchiness (like crackers or fried food)
- さくさく: crunchy, crispy — lighter crispness (like pastry or fresh vegetables)
- びしっと: neatly, sharply — for appearance, emphasizes strictness and precision more than freshness
Usage
In cooking contexts, ぱりっと suggests a thin, light crispness (like gyoza skin or spring roll wrappers) rather than deep crunchiness. For clothing, it specifically implies freshly laundered and well-ironed fabric.