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清々しい (すがすがしい) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Common word JLPT N2 Freq. Frequency Top 20,000 Conjugation Meanings 1
i-adjective
refreshing ; brisk ; bracing ; fresh ; refreshed
Describes a clean, invigorating feeling from nature, weather, or a clear state of mind. Often used for morning air, a breeze, or a refreshed mood after a bath or rest.
I felt refreshed after taking a shower.
Written forms 清々すがすが しい Usage 41%
Standard kanji spelling with repetition mark; the most common written form.
すがすがしい Usage 57%
清すが 清すが しい Usage 2%
Variant without repetition mark; less common but still encountered.
Similar words 爽さわ やか 爽やか is a na-adjective often used for a refreshing person, smile, or flavor, while 清々しい emphasizes a deeper, more invigorating freshness of air, scenery, or mood.
すっきり すっきり is an adverb/noun meaning 'neat, clear, refreshed' and often refers to a tidy appearance or a clear mind, but lacks the natural, breezy nuance of 清々しい.
Etymology Derived from the reduplication of 清い (すがし, 'clear, pure') with the adjective ending しい. The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the word has long been used to describe refreshing natural sensations.
