さっくり

Alternative writings: サックリ
Frequency:
1

Lightly or briskly; done quickly and without fuss (also conveys a concise, no-nonsense action).

AdverbAdverb Taking 'と'Irregular VerbOnomatopoeic or Mimetic Word

Examples

包丁を入れると、さっくりと切れて気持ちがいい。

When I cut with the kitchen knife, it slices cleanly and crisply — very satisfying.

その提案はさっくり断ったほうが早い。

It's quicker to turn down that proposal curtly.

会議は長話を避けて、さっくり進めましょう。

Let's avoid long discussions and move the meeting along briskly.

2

To break apart easily; a crisp, flaky texture (onomatopoeic for something that fractures or crumbles lightly).

AdverbAdverb Taking 'と'Irregular VerbOnomatopoeic or Mimetic Word

Examples

このクッキーはさっくりした食感で紅茶によく合う。

These cookies are crisp and crumbly — they go well with tea.

衣をさっくり揚げるには、低めの温度で短時間がコツだ。

To fry a batter so it turns out crisp, the trick is a slightly lower temperature for a short time.

さっくり割れるので注意して箱を開けてください。

Be careful opening the box — the contents break apart easily.