すっぽり
also: ずっぽり · ずっぽし
Meanings
adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle
entirely; completely; all the way
Describes something being fully covered, enveloped, or immersed. Often used with verbs like かぶる, はまる, 包む, or 覆う. It is especially for being covered in something.
I put on a hat that covered my head completely.
The ring fit snugly all the way onto my finger.
adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle
Describes something fitting precisely into or being removed cleanly from a space, like a lid, plug, or object in a container. This is especially for insertion or removal.
The bottle's stopper came out cleanly.
The book fit snugly into the box.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉をすっぽりかぶるto put something on so it covers completely
I pulled the blanket completely over my head.
- 〈物〉が〈場所〉にすっぽりはまるfor something to fit snugly and completely into a space
The lid fit snugly into the box.
- 〈物〉をすっぽり包むto wrap something so it is completely enveloped
I wrapped the baby completely in a towel.
- 〈物〉がすっぽり抜けるfor something to come off cleanly and completely
The nail came out cleanly.
- 〈物〉を〈物〉ですっぽり覆うto cover something entirely with something else
The mountaintop was entirely covered in snow.