adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle
rustling; with a light rustling sound
Describes a soft, dry rustling sound, like leaves, paper, or silk brushing together.
木の葉が風でさらさらと音を立てた。
The leaves rustled in the wind.
adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle
rippling; murmuring; purling
Used for the gentle sound of a shallow stream or brook flowing over pebbles.
小川がさらさらと流れている。
The brook is rippling along.
adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle
slurping down (ochazuke)
Specifically for the sound of eating ochazuke (rice with tea) quickly and noisily. A specialized mimetic use.
See also: お茶漬け
彼はお茶漬けをさらさらと食べた。
He slurped down his ochazuke.
adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle
smoothly; fluently; with ease; quickly and easily
Describes doing something without hesitation or difficulty, such as writing, speaking, or completing a task.
彼は手紙をさらさらと書いた。
He wrote the letter quickly and easily.
彼女は難しい質問にもさらさらと答えた。
She answered even the difficult questions smoothly.
noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
smooth and dry; silky; powdery; free-flowing
Describes a texture that is dry, light, and non-sticky, such as fine hair, sand, powder snow, or blood that flows without clotting. Can be used as a な-adjective or with する to indicate a state.
このシャンプーを使うと髪がさらさらになる。
This shampoo makes your hair smooth and silky.
さらさらの砂が浜辺に広がっている。
Fine, dry sand stretches along the beach.