full of gaps; sparse; thin; insubstantial
Describes something that lacks density or substance: a sparse crowd, thin hair, a hollow vegetable, or a flimsy argument. Often used with だ/な.
この大根はスカスカだ。
This daikon is spongy and hollow.
The venue was still half empty, with only a few people scattered around.
adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle
cutting sharply; cleanly
Mimetic adverb describing a clean, sharp cut. Often used with と and a cutting verb like 切る.
I cut the vegetables cleanly with a kitchen knife.
adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle
progressing smoothly
Archaic mimetic adverb for things going smoothly without hindrance. Rare in modern Japanese.
In old texts, it was used like 'the work progresses smoothly'.
The daikon I harvested was spongy and hollow, and not very tasty.
The chef cut the cabbage in clean, sharp strokes.
The theater's seats were mostly empty on a weekday.
His report gave the impression of having thin, insubstantial content.