Freq. Frequency Top 100,000 Kanji 脱 undress, removing, escape from Related words 洒脱 stresses a sophisticated, unaffected wit, whereas 軽妙 stresses effortless lightness combined with cleverness.
洒脱 describes a witty, urbane sophistication free of stuffiness, whereas 洒落 emphasizes plain-spoken, open-hearted candor rather than stylishness.
Word family smooth and free; refined and unconventional
witty and polished; urbane and humorous
witty and polished; lighthearted and refined
Etymology From Chinese 灑脫 (sǎtuō), meaning free and easy, unconstrained. The Japanese reading しゃだつ is the on'yomi of the characters.
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