Vocab Info
N2 Adverb, Adverb taking the 'to' Particle, Suru verb
きっぱりclearly, plainly, decisively, distinctly, flatly
Dictionary Definition
Adverb, Adverb taking the 'to' Particle, Suru verb
1.
clearly, plainly, distinctly, decisively, flatly, definitely, resolutely
Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
All Forms
きっぱり、キッパリ
Common・Uncommon
Details
Pitch Accent
き
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ぱ
り
Novels Top 4,600
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きっぱりと分かりやすい態度を取る。
Take a clear and easy-to-understand attitude. {clearly, plainly, decisively, distinctly, flatly}
嫌だと感じた時は、「嫌だ」ときっぱりと断るべきだ。
When you feel that you don't like something, you should firmly say 'I don't like it'. {clearly, plainly, decisively, distinctly, flatly}
セールスをきっぱり断ったので、もう勧誘はされないでしょう。
Since I firmly rejected the sales pitch, I probably won't be solicited anymore. {clearly, plainly, decisively, distinctly, flatly}
父はきっぱりとタバコを止めたと言っていたが、実はたまに吸っているようだ。
My father firmly said he quit smoking, but in reality, it seems like he smokes occasionally. {clearly, plainly, decisively, distinctly, flatly}
子供の頃の夢をきっぱり諦めたはずなのに、たまに後悔の念に駆られる事があります。
Even though I firmly gave up on my childhood dreams, there are times when I am occasionally driven by feelings of regret. {clearly, plainly, decisively, distinctly, flatly}
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