さらっと

adverb, onomatopoeia

smoothly and dry; lightly; casually

1. smooth and dry (of texture or feel)

Describes a texture that is dry, smooth, and non-sticky — the opposite of sticky or damp. Often used of skin, fabric, sand, or powder.

さらっとした砂(すな)。

Fine, dry sand.

汗(あせ)をかいても肌(はだ)がさらっとしている。

Even after sweating, my skin feels smooth and dry.

このローションはべたつかず、さらっとした使用感(しようかん)が特徴(とくちょう)です。

This lotion is non-sticky and is known for its light, dry feel after application.

2. lightly; casually; without dwelling

Describes doing something in a smooth, unfussy way — saying something offhandedly, skimming through a text quickly, or handling a situation without making a fuss.

さらっと読(よ)む。

To skim through (a text).

嫌味(いやみ)をさらっと流(なが)す。

To brush off a snide remark without reacting.

難(むずか)しい問題(もんだい)もさらっとこなせるようになりたい。

I want to be able to handle even difficult problems effortlessly.

Mimetic adverb describing smoothness and lightness. The two senses share a core image of something that does not catch or cling.

Common collocations

さらっとした肌触(はだざわ)り — a smooth, dry feel
さらっとした生地(きじ) — light, smooth fabric
さらっと流(なが)す — to brush something off/past
さらっと言(い)う — to say casually, offhandedly
さらっと読(よ)む — to skim through

Similar words

すらっと: refers to a slender build, not texture
さらさら: repeated form, emphasizes a continuous dry, flowing quality (さらさらした髪(かみ) — silky hair)

Related Words

Compare: すらっと (refers to a slender build, not texture)

Compare: さらさら (repeated form, emphasizes a continuous…)

Compare: じめじめ (damp, humid, gloomy)

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