also: すぱり
adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle
completely; resolutely; flatly
Used for quitting, refusing, or ending something decisively and without hesitation. Often with verbs like やめる, 断る, or 別れる.
I quit smoking completely.
I flatly refused his offer.
adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle
cleanly; in one clean cut
Describes cutting or snapping something off neatly and sharply, often with a single decisive motion.
I cut the branch off cleanly.
Less common variant; the geminated form すっぱり is far more frequent.
Mimetic word; the geminated form すっぱり likely emphasizes the sharp, decisive nature of the action. The exact origin is uncertain.