adverb taking the 'to' particle
with a crunch; with a crisp sound
Describes a light, crisp sound when biting or cutting something crunchy, like a cracker or fresh vegetable.
クッキーをさくっとかじった。
I bit into the cookie with a crunch.
adverb taking the 'to' particle
Used for doing something briskly, without hesitation or complication. Often implies a light, effortless action.
仕事をさくっと終わらせて帰ろう。
Let's finish the work quickly and go home.
彼はさくっと質問に答えた。
He answered the question promptly.
adverb taking the 'to' particle
crispily; with a light crispness
Emphasizes a light, crisp texture or sound, similar to sense 1 but often used for food texture. Cross-referenced with さくさく.
See also: さくさく
この天ぷらはさくっと揚がっている。
This tempura is fried to a light crisp.