さくっ

Alternative writings: サクッ
Frequency:
1

An onomatopoeia for a crunching or grinding sound when biting or breaking something crisp or firm.

Adverb Taking 'と'Onomatopoeic or Mimetic Word

Examples

クッキーをひと口かじると、さくっと音がした。

When I took a bite of the cookie, it made a crisp crunch.

枝をさくっと折って焚き火にくべた。

I snapped a twig with a crisp sound and put it on the bonfire.

チップスを噛むと、さくっという食感が楽しい。

The chips have a fun crunchy 'sak' texture when you bite them.

2

Quickly, promptly, or simply — used to indicate doing something efficiently or without fuss.

Adverb Taking 'と'

Examples

昼休みにさくっと買い物を済ませた。

I quickly finished shopping during lunch break.

面倒な手続きはさくっと終わらせて、外に出よう。

Let's quickly finish the troublesome paperwork and go out.

彼はさくっと答えて、次の話題に移った。

He answered promptly and moved on to the next topic.

3

Describing a crisp, crunchy texture — similar to 'saku-saku'.

Adverb Taking 'と'

Examples

天ぷらの衣がさくっとしていて油っぽくなかった。

The tempura batter was crisp and not greasy.

パンのクラストがさくっと割れて香ばしい匂いがした。

The crust of the bread cracked crisply and smelled toasty.