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あっさり (assari) Japanese meaning: easily | Kotomora
Common word› JLPT N1 › Freq. Frequency Top 10,000 Conjugation あっさりする · noun or participle which takes 'suru'
Form Positive Negative Dictionary あっさりする あっさりしない Polite あっさりします あっさりしません Past polite あっさりしました あっさりしませんでした Past あっさりした あっさりしなかった Te-form あっさりして あっさりしないで Desire あっさりしたい あっさりしたくない Potential あっさりできる あっさりできない Passive あっさりされる あっさりされない Causative あっさりさせる あっさりさせない Causative passive あっさりさせられる あっさりさせられない Volitional あっさりしよう Polite volitional あっさりしましょう Imperative あっさりしろ あっさりするな Conditional あっさりすれば あっさりしなければ Tara conditional あっさりしたら あっさりしなかったら
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He flatly refused the offer.
She solved the difficult problem with surprising ease.
Usage patterns 〈 事こと 〉 をあっさり ( と ) 断ことわ る to flatly refuse (an offer, invitation, etc.)
He flatly turned down the invitation.
あっさりした 味あじ a light, mild flavor (not greasy or heavy)
This soup has a light flavor and is easy to drink.
あっさり 負ま ける to lose easily, without much of a fight
We lost the match easily.
あっさりしたメイク light, natural-looking makeup
She always wears light, natural makeup.
〈 事こと 〉 をあっさり ( と ) 諦あきら める to give up something readily, without lingering attachment
She gave up her dream without much resistance.
〈 物もの 〉 をあっさり ( と ) 味あじ 付つ けする to season something lightly
I like to season vegetables lightly.
Related words· 7 さっぱり can also mean 'refreshing' or 'clean' and is often used for feelings or appearance, while あっさり emphasizes lightness, simplicity, or acting without hesitation.
簡単 is a na-adjective meaning 'simple' or 'easy' in a general sense, whereas あっさり is an adverb describing the manner of doing something lightly or without fuss.
素直 describes an obedient, unresisting attitude or personality, while あっさり describes the light, unhesitant manner of a specific action.
あっさり is the common everyday word for a light, simple taste, while 淡白 is a slightly more formal or literary way to describe the same quality.
Show 3 more あっさり often describes light flavor or a simple, undramatic manner, whereas サバサバ specifically describes emotional relief or a frank, unfussy personality.
あっさり describes doing something easily or without fuss, while ころり adds a sense of sudden, complete change.
あっさり describes something light or uncomplicated in taste, look, or personality, while 淡々 in this sense focuses on plainness without strong features.
Opposites· 6 渋々 describes doing something reluctantly and with visible resistance, the opposite of あっさり's quick, unhesitant manner.
しつこい describes a taste, smell, or attitude that lingers persistently and heavily, the opposite of the light, clean quality あっさり conveys.
Written forms あっさり Usage 95%
Standard hiragana spelling; the word is normally written in kana.
アッサリ Usage 5%
Katakana spelling used for emphasis or stylistic effect.
Etymology An onomatopoeic or mimetic word; the exact derivation is uncertain, but it is thought to represent a light, uncomplicated quality.
濃厚 describes flavor, color, or scent that is rich and strong, the opposite of the light simplicity described by あっさり.
Show 3 more あっさり describes a light, plain flavor, the opposite of リッチ's rich, full-bodied taste.
あっさり describes a light, plain taste, the opposite of くどい's heavy, cloying richness.
こってり describes food that is heavy and rich, while あっさり describes food that is light and plain.
