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あっさり
assari
Description
「あっさり」は、味がかるくて重くないときや、物事がかんたんにすぐ終わるときに使います。
"あっさり" is used when the taste is light and not heavy, or when something finishes easily and quickly.
食べ物や人の性格、話の進み方など、いろいろな場面で聞くことばです。
It is a word heard in various situations such as food, people's personalities, and how a story progresses.
Meanings
あっさりassari
light in taste; not heavy or oily
このスープはあっさりしていておいしい。
This soup is light and delicious.
あっさりassari
easily; simply; without difficulty
試合にあっさり負けてしまった。
We lost the match easily.
あっさりassari
frank, simple personality; not fussy
彼はあっさりした性格だ。
He has a straightforward personality.
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Notes
- Nuance
For taste, あっさり is the opposite of こってり (rich, heavy).
- Usage
Often followed by する or した to describe food, people, or feelings.
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