adverb taking the 'to' particle, adverb
Mimetic sound of hard objects hitting each other lightly and repeatedly, like small items falling or rattling.
小石がからりと音を立てて転がった。
The pebbles rolled with a clatter.
adverb taking the 'to' particle, adverb
with a fling; with a swing
Describes the brisk, light motion of opening a door, window, or similar object, often with a single quick movement.
彼はからりと戸を開けて入ってきた。
He opened the door with a fling and came in.
adverb taking the 'to' particle, adverb
bright and clear; perfectly fine
Used for weather or sky that has cleared up completely and pleasantly, often after rain or clouds.
朝からからりと晴れて、気持ちのいい一日だった。
It was bright and clear from the morning, a pleasant day.
adverb taking the 'to' particle, adverb
nicely dry; crisply
Describes laundry, air, or fried food that is thoroughly dry or crisp, without any dampness or sogginess.
洗濯物がからりと乾いた。
The laundry dried nicely and crisply.
adverb taking the 'to' particle, adverb
cheerfully; frankly; open-heartedly
Describes a person's bright, open, and unguarded manner, often in speech or laughter.
彼女はからりと笑って、悩みを吹き飛ばした。
She laughed cheerfully and blew away her worries.
adverb taking the 'to' particle, adverb
Used with verbs like 忘れる or 変わる to indicate a complete, thorough change or forgetting, often with a sense of lightness.
嫌なことはからりと忘れてしまおう。
Let's completely forget about unpleasant things.