けろっと

Alternative writings: ケロっと
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1Completely; entirely — used when something is gone or finished suddenly or fully.

AdverbGroup 3 VerbOnomatopoeic or Mimetic Word

Examples

風邪がけろっと治った。

My cold completely went away.

薬を飲んだら痛みがけろっと消えた。

After taking the medicine, the pain disappeared completely.

彼は約束をけろっと忘れていた。

He had completely forgotten the appointment.

2Nonchalantly; as if nothing happened — showing a calm or unfazed attitude despite circumstances.

AdverbGroup 3 VerbOnomatopoeic or Mimetic Word

Examples

失恋したのに彼はけろっとしている。

Even though he had a breakup, he acts nonchalant.

先生に叱られたが、彼女はけろっとしていた。

She was unfazed even though the teacher scolded her.

ミスをしてもけろっとしている人は周りを驚かせる。

People who remain nonchalant even after making a mistake surprise those around them.

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