しゃきっと

しゃきっと
adverb, onomatopoeia
crisply; firmly; alertly
informalfooddescriptive
1. crisply; with a firm, fresh texture
Describes a pleasantly crisp and firm texture, especially for vegetables and food.
レタスがしゃきっとしている。
The lettuce is nice and crispy.
冷水(れいすい)につけると、野菜(やさい)がしゃきっとする。
If you soak them in cold water, the vegetables become crisp.
もやしはしゃきっとした食感(しょっかん)が大事(だいじ)だから、炒(いた)めすぎないように。
A crisp texture is important for bean sprouts, so don't stir-fry them too long.
2. alertly; briskly; in a sharp and focused manner
Describes someone becoming alert, pulling themselves together, or acting in a composed and focused way.
朝(あさ)シャワーを浴(あ)びてしゃきっとした。
I took a morning shower and felt refreshed and alert.
しゃきっとした態度(たいど)で面接(めんせつ)に臨(のぞ)んだ。
I went into the interview with a sharp, composed attitude.
ぼんやりしていないで、しゃきっとしなさい。
Stop spacing out and pull yourself together.

An expressive onomatopoeic adverb with two main uses: describing crisp food texture and describing alertness or composure. Almost always used with する.

Common patterns

  • しゃきっとする: to be crisp; to become alert
  • しゃきっとした + noun: crisp (food); sharp, alert (person/attitude)

Common collocations

Similar words

  • しゃきしゃき: crisp, crunchy — emphasizes repeated crisp sounds during eating
  • しゃんと: upright, properly — focuses on posture and bearing
  • きりっと: sharply, crisply — emphasizes sharpness in appearance or manner

Related Words

Compare: しゃきしゃき (crisp, crunchy)
Compare: しゃんと (upright, properly)
Compare: きりっと (sharply, crisply)
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Added 2026.4.8 5:17 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:02
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