すっきり

Alternative writings: スッキリ
JLPT:N2
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1Feeling refreshed or relieved; a light, pleasant sense that a burden has been lifted.

AdverbAdverb Taking 'と'Group 3 VerbOnomatopoeic or Mimetic Word

Examples

試験が終わって、すっきりした気持ちになった。

After the exam was over, I felt relieved and refreshed.

掃除をしたら部屋がすっきりして気分も良くなった。

Once I cleaned, the room felt tidy and I felt better.

悩みを友達に話して、気持ちがすっきりした。

Talking about my worries with a friend made me feel relieved.

2Neat, slim, or well-proportioned in appearance; looking clean and refined.

AdverbAdverb Taking 'と'Group 3 Verb

Examples

このデザインは色も形もすっきりしていて好きだ。

I like this design because both its color and shape are clean and simple.

彼女は髪を切って、顔がすっきり見えるようになった。

She got a haircut and her face now looks slimmer/neater.

3Clean, uncluttered, or done without trouble; neat and efficient.

AdverbAdverb Taking 'と'Group 3 Verb

Examples

アプリのインターフェースがすっきりしていて使いやすい。

The app's interface is clean and easy to use.

手順を見直して、作業がすっきり終わるようにした。

I reviewed the steps so the work would finish smoothly.

4Clear or distinct; plainly perceptible or easy to understand.

AdverbAdverb Taking 'と'Group 3 Verb

Examples

図を見れば説明がすっきりわかると思います。

I think you'll understand the explanation clearly if you look at the diagram.

音声が良くて、言葉がすっきり聞き取れる。

The audio is good, so the words come through clearly.

5Completely; thoroughly—used to indicate something is done fully.

AdverbAdverb Taking 'と'Group 3 Verb

Examples

余分なファイルを整理してパソコンの中がすっきりした。

I cleaned out unnecessary files and the computer is completely tidy now.

掃除を徹底して、クローゼットの中がすっきりした。

After thorough cleaning, the closet was completely neat.

6Used with a negative to mean 'not at all' or 'not in the least' (e.g., 'not clear', 'not refreshed').

AdverbAdverb Taking 'と'Group 3 Verb

Examples

彼の説明は論点がずれていて、すっきりしない。

His explanation missed the point, so it isn't clear at all.

雨でピクニックは中止になり、気分はすっきりしなかった。

The picnic was canceled because of rain, so I didn't feel at all good about it.

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