スカスカ

Alternative writings: すかすか
Frequency:
1

An onomatopoeic adjectival word describing something full of gaps or holes, spongy/porous, or content that is thin/insubstantial.

Na-AdjectiveOnomatopoeic or Mimetic Word

Examples

このパンは中がスカスカで、あまり美味しくない。

This bread is airy/empty inside and not very tasty.

彼の説明はスカスカで、具体性が欠けている。

His explanation is thin and lacks specifics.

古い靴下は生地がすり切れてスカスカになった。

The old socks have worn thin and become threadbare.

2

An onomatopoeic adverb expressing something being cut or entering sharply/cleanly (similar to 'with a clean cut' or 'neatly').

AdverbAdverb Taking 'と'Onomatopoeic or Mimetic Word

Examples

包丁がよく研がれていて、野菜がスカスカと切れる。

The knife is well sharpened and cuts vegetables cleanly.

3

A rare/archaic adverbial sense meaning 'to progress smoothly' without hindrance.

AdverbAdverb Taking 'と'Onomatopoeic or Mimetic WordArchaic

Examples

工事は思ったよりスカスカと進んだ。

The construction progressed more smoothly than expected.