すぽり

adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle

snugly; tightly; firmly

Describes something fitting perfectly into a space, covering tightly, or being firmly in place. Often used with verbs like はまる, 入る, かぶせる, or 閉まる.

See also: すぽっと

• 栓せんがすぽりとはまった。

  The stopper fit snugly into place.

• 帽ぼう子しをすぽりとかぶった。

  I pulled the hat on snugly.

adverb

with a pop; with a plop; straight down

Mimics the sound or motion of something being pulled out or falling cleanly in one movement. Often used with 抜ける, 取れる, or 落ちる.

See also: すぽっと

• コルクがすぽりと抜ぬけた。

  The cork came out with a pop.

• 穴あなにすぽりと落おちた。

  It fell straight into the hole with a plop.