すかすか

すかすか
adverb, onomatopoeia
sparse; with gaps; hollow; loose
descriptive
1. sparse; full of gaps; not densely packed; hollow
Describes something that is full of empty spaces, not densely filled, or lacks the expected substance. Can be used for physical objects (a bag with lots of empty space, a drawer with few items) or more figurative contexts.
バッグの中(なか)がすかすかだ。
The bag is mostly empty.
歯(は)がすかすかに抜(ぬ)けてしまった。
Teeth have fallen out, leaving gaps.
この大根(だいこん)は中(なか)がすかすかになっていて、食(た)べられない。
This daikon radish has become hollow inside and is not edible.

A mimetic word (擬態語(ぎたいご)) describing a sparsely filled or hollow state. The word evokes airiness and lack of substance.

Common patterns

  • すかすか(だ/な): to be full of gaps, empty
  • すかすかになる: to become hollow/sparse
  • すかすかのスーツケース: a nearly empty suitcase

Similar words

  • がらがら: completely empty (room, train) — stronger than すかすか
  • スカスカ: same word in katakana; used for emphasis
  • 空(から)っぽ: completely empty — more absolute

Related Words

Compare: がらがら (completely empty)
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