JLPT N2 Upper Intermediate
からり
Pleasantly dry, crisp, cheerful, completely cleared, or a light clattering sound.
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Other forms
からりと adverbial form
からりとした adjective-like form
1 Adverb (fukushi), Adverb taking the 'to' particle
Clear and Dry
Describes a state where moisture is completely absent, resulting in a crisp, refreshing dryness or brightness.
Example
この 唐揚げ は 外 が からりと 揚がって いて 美味しい 。
This fried chicken is deliciously crisp on the outside.
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2 Adverb (fukushi), Adverb taking the 'to' particle
Cheerful and Frank
Refers to a personality that is open, sunny, and devoid of lingering negativity or gloom.
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3 Adverb (fukushi), Adverb taking the 'to' particle
Completely
Indicates a complete and decisive change in state where nothing of the previous condition remains.
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4 Adverb (fukushi), Adverb taking the 'to' particle
With a Clatter
Mimics the dry, light sound of a hard, lightweight object—typically a sliding door—opening smoothly.
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