パリパリ

na-adjective, adverb, noun

crispy; crunchy

Describes a light, brittle texture that breaks with a sharp sound, like fresh vegetables or fried food.

• このレタスはパリパリしていて新しん鮮せんだ。

  This lettuce is crispy and fresh.

• パリパリの天てんぷらが食たべたい。

  I want to eat crunchy tempura.

na-adjective, adverb, noun

tearing; ripping; cracking

Mimics the sound of paper, cloth, or similar material being torn or ripped apart.

• 紙かみをパリパリと破やぶる音おとがした。

  I heard the sound of paper being torn.

na-adjective, noun

spirited; energetic; vigorous

Describes a person's lively, brisk, or no-nonsense manner; often used for someone who works efficiently and with energy.

• 彼かの女じょはパリパリした性せい格かくで、仕し事ごとが早はやい。

  She has a brisk personality and works quickly.

na-adjective, noun

crisp (clothing, bill); brand-new and high quality; well-starched

Used for new, stiff, or freshly starched clothing, or for a crisp, unwrinkled banknote.

• パリパリのワイシャツを着きて出でかけた。

  I went out wearing a crisp dress shirt.

• お札さつがパリパリで、まだ新あたらしい。

  The bill is crisp and still new.