さらっと
さらっと
adverb
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。
Fine, dry sand.
汗をかいても肌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が特徴です。
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.
さらっと読む。
To skim through (a text).
嫌味をさらっと流す。
To brush off a snide remark without reacting.
難しい問題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:
- さらっとした肌触り — a smooth, dry feel
- さらっとした生地 — light, smooth fabric
- さらっと流す — to brush something off/past
- さらっと言う — to say casually, offhandedly
- さらっと読む — 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 — silky hair)