カリカリ

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Meanings

na-adjective, adverb taking the 'to' particle, adverb, noun or participle which takes 'suru'

onomatopoeic or mimetic word

Describes a light, dry crispness, like potato chips or fried food. Often used with する or とした.

パン粉こをまぶしてカリカリに揚あげる。

Coat with breadcrumbs and fry until crispy.

adverb taking the 'to' particle, adverb, noun or participle which takes 'suru'

irritably; touchily; edgily

onomatopoeic or mimetic word

Describes a person's irritable, edgy mood or behavior. Often used with する or とした.

adverb taking the 'to' particle, adverb, noun or participle which takes 'suru'

onomatopoeic or mimetic word

Describes a light scratching or scraping sound, like a pen on paper or an animal scratching. Often used with と.

猫ねこがドアをカリカリとひっかいている。
The cat is scratching at the door with a scratching sound.
鉛えん筆ぴつで紙かみをカリカリとこする音おとがする。
There's a scratching sound of a pencil rubbing against paper.

サクサク
サクサク is a lighter, flakier crispness (like pie crust), while カリカリ is harder and drier (like chips).
こりこり
こりこり is a firmer, chewier crunch (like cartilage), while カリカリ is a brittle, dry crispness.

Onomatopoeic word mimicking a crisp, scratching, or irritable sound. The exact derivation is uncertain.