Japanese word

爽快

Pronunciation

Romajisōkai

Meaning

  • na-adjectiverefreshing

Example

運動の後は爽快な気分になります。un dō no ato wa sō kai na ki bun ni na ri ma su

After exercising, I feel refreshed.

Illustration for 爽快 (refreshing)

More examples

シャワーを浴びて外に出ると、気分が爽快になります。sha wā o a bi te soto ni de ru to ki bun ga sō kai ni na ri ma su

After taking a shower and going outside, I feel refreshed.

Core concept

爽快 (sōkai) conveys a pleasant clarity and lightness that follows the removal of physical or mental dullness.

Common phrases

  • 爽快な気分sō kai na ki bun

    a refreshing feeling

  • 爽快な目覚めsō kai na me za me

    a refreshing awakening

Similar words

すっきりsukkiri: A clear, light feeling after tension, tiredness, or dullness has eased.
さわやかsawayaka: A fresh, pleasant quality marked by lightness, cleanliness, and a lack of heaviness.
晴れやかhareyaka: A bright and cheerful state of mind free from worry or gloom.

Definition in Japanese

心身の不快感や重さが取り除かれ、すっきりして気持ちよいさま。shin shin no fu kai kan ya omo sa ga to ri nozo ka re su kki ri shi te ki mo chi yo i sa ma

Word origin

爽快 (sōkai) is a Sino-Japanese compound of 爽 (sō, "refreshing and clear") and 快 (kai, "pleasant"), whose meanings combine to describe refreshing pleasure.

Usage tips

  • 爽快 (sōkai) is common in polished descriptions of a clear, pleasant feeling, while everyday conversation often uses すっきり (sukkiri) for a similar sense.

Other meanings

  • invigoratingna-adjective
  • exhilaratingna-adjective
  • bracingna-adjective

Opposites

Related words

  • 爽快感sōkaikanrefreshing feelingnoun
  • 爽快さsōkaisarefreshing qualitynoun

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