adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle
Describes a surface, texture, or hair that is sleek and smooth to the touch. Often used with と.
彼女の髪はさらりとしている。
Her hair is sleek and smooth.
adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle
Used for liquids that are thin or watery, not thick or viscous. Often appears with と.
このスープはさらりとしていて飲みやすい。
This soup is thin and easy to drink.
adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle
without hesitation; smoothly; easily
Describes doing something lightly, smoothly, or without resistance or delay. Common with verbs like かわす, 言う, or 済ませる.
彼は難しい質問をさらりとかわした。
He smoothly dodged the difficult question.
Mimetic word; the exact derivation is uncertain, but it is likely related to the sound-symbolic root さら, which evokes smoothness or lightness.