きっぱり

Alternative writings: キッパリ
JLPT:N1
Frequency:
1

An adverb meaning to act decisively or say something plainly and firmly; to do something without hesitation or ambiguity.

AdverbAdverb Taking 'と'Irregular VerbOnomatopoeic or Mimetic Word

Examples

彼女はプロポーズをきっぱり断った。

She flatly refused the proposal.

きっぱり言うと、彼はもう来ないと言った。

To put it plainly, he said he wouldn't come anymore.

今後その仕事はきっぱりやめるつもりだ。

I intend to quit that job decisively from now on.

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