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Definition and meaning of - あっさり in Japanese

あっさり
assari

N4

1.plainly, matter-of-factly

Adverb

そうあっさり言わないで。
Don't say it so matter-of-factly.
あっさり
assari

N4

1.easily or readily, without much effort.

Adverb (fukushi), Adverb taking the 'to' particle, Suru verb

彼は申し出をすぐに断った。
He flatly refused the offer.
簡単な質問に即座に答えた。
He quickly answered the simple question.
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2.lightly seasoned or simply flavored.

Adverb (fukushi), Adverb taking the 'to' particle, Suru verb

彼女は淡いピンクのリップスティックを塗りました。
She applied a light pink lipstick.
その料理は淡い塩味で、とても美味しかった。
The dish was seasoned lightly with salt and was very delicious.
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hanabi

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