サバサバ

Alternative writings: さばさば
Frequency:
1

Feeling relieved or refreshed after a burden is lifted; a light, unburdened feeling.

AdverbAdverb Taking 'と'Irregular VerbOnomatopoeic or Mimetic Word

Examples

嫌な仕事が終わってサバサバした気分だ。

Now that the unpleasant task is over, I feel relieved.

彼女は失恋してもすぐに切り替えてサバサバしている。

Even after a breakup she moves on quickly and seems refreshed.

掃除して不要なものを捨てたら家の中がサバサバした。

After cleaning and throwing away junk, the house felt much lighter.

2

Frank, candid, and easy-going in personality or manner — straightforward rather than clingy or petty.

AdverbAdverb Taking 'と'Irregular VerbOnomatopoeic or Mimetic Word

Examples

彼女はサバサバした性格で、細かいことを気にしない。

She has a frank, easy-going personality and doesn't sweat the small stuff.

サバサバした態度の同僚のおかげで職場の雰囲気が明るい。

Thanks to a straightforward colleague, the workplace atmosphere is bright.

あの上司はサバサバしていて相談しやすい。

That boss is candid and easy to talk to.

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