すぽっと

Alternative writings: スポッと
Frequency:
1

Snugly; neatly fitted—used to describe something fitting tightly or settling perfectly into a space.

AdverbOnomatopoeic or Mimetic Word

Examples

鍵がすぽっと鍵穴にはまった。

The key slipped snugly into the keyhole.

新しいコップは箱にすぽっと収まった。

The new cup fit neatly into the box.

帽子をかぶると頭にすぽっとおさまる。

When you put on the hat it fits snugly on your head.

2

With a popping sound; used for a quick pop or plop movement—something popping out or falling straight.

AdverbOnomatopoeic or Mimetic Word

Examples

瓶のコルクがすぽっと抜けた。

The cork popped out of the bottle.

石が穴からすぽっと落ちた音がした。

There was a plop as the stone fell straight into the hole.