ビシッと

Alternative writings: びしっと, ビシっと
Frequency:
1

With a snap; sharply; crisply — describing a sharp sound or a decisive, clean action (e.g., a crisp movement or a clean break).

AdverbOnomatopoeic or Mimetic Word

Examples

彼はビシッと書類にテープを貼った。

He taped the documents down with a crisp motion.

先生がビシッと注意すると、教室はすぐに静かになった。

When the teacher sharply reprimanded them, the classroom immediately became quiet.

包丁で野菜をビシッと切る音がした。

There was a crisp sound as the knife sliced the vegetables.

2

(To reject) sternly; flatly; to refuse decisively and firmly.

Adverb

Examples

彼は申し出をビシッと断った。

He flatly turned down the offer.

上司は遅刻をビシッと注意した。

The boss sternly admonished him for being late.

親は子供のわがままをビシッと叱った。

The parents sharply scolded their child's selfish behavior.

3

Smartly; neatly; sharply (e.g., well-dressed or with a smart posture).

Adverb

Examples

彼は面接にビシッとスーツを着て現れた。

He showed up to the interview smartly dressed in a suit.

ビシッと背筋を伸ばして話すと印象が良くなる。

If you sit up straight and speak crisply, you'll make a better impression.

彼女は髪を整えてビシッと決めた。

She fixed her hair and made a sharp, smart appearance.