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Japanese word
清々しい
Pronunciation
Romajisugasugashii
Meaning
- i-adjectiverefreshing
Example
朝の空気が清々しいです。asa no kū ki ga sugasuga shi i de su
The morning air is refreshing.
More examples
山頂に立つと、疲れも消えて気分が清々しくなります。san chō ni ta tsu to tsuka re mo ki e te ki bun ga sugasuga shi ku na ri ma su
When I reach the mountaintop, my fatigue disappears and I feel refreshed.
Core concept
Describes a person, atmosphere, or experience that feels clear, invigorating, and free from heaviness.
Common phrases
清々しい気持ちsugasuga shi i ki mo chi
a refreshing feeling
清々しい風sugasuga shi i kaze
a refreshing breeze
清々しい笑顔sugasuga shi i e gao
a radiant smile
Similar words
爽やかsawayaka: Describes a clear, invigorating quality that feels light and pleasant.
晴れ晴れしいharebareshii: Has a bright, cheerful feeling after worry or tension has lifted.
快いkokoroyoi: Describes a sensation or experience that feels pleasant and agreeable.
Definition in Japanese
空気や気分などが澄みきっていて、さわやかで気持ちがよいさま。kū ki ya ki bun na do ga su mi ki tte i te sa wa ya ka de ki mo chi ga yo i sa ma
Word origin
The native adjective 清々しい (sugasugashii) developed from 清々し (sugasugashi), with the reduplicated form 清々 (sugasuga) followed by the adjective ending し (shi).
Usage tips
- 清々しい (sugasugashii) can describe not only fresh air but also the lightness that follows an honest conversation or a firm decision.
Other meanings
- refreshedi-adjective
Opposites
- 鬱陶しいuttōshiiunpleasanti-adjective
Related words
- 清々しさsugasugashisafreshnessnoun