synonym Comparative
きれいな
VS
すっきり
Differences Between "きれいな" and "すっきり"
Option A
きれいな
Meaning
beautiful; clean; pretty; tidy
Reading
きれいな (kirei na)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
あの花はとてもきれいです。
That flower is very beautiful.
Option B
すっきり
Meaning
feeling refreshed, neat, tidy, clear (of a problem)
Reading
すっきり (sukkiri)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
シャワーを浴びて、気分がすっきりした。
After taking a shower, I felt refreshed.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(beautiful; clean; pretty; tidy)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- きれいな: An adjective (na-adjective) used to describe something as beautiful, pretty, or clean. It can apply to objects, people, scenes, or even sounds (きれいな声).
- すっきり: An adverb (often with する) describing a refreshed, clear, or neat state. Can apply to feelings, appearance, or problem resolution.
- きれいな: An adjective (na-adjective) used to describe something as beautiful, pretty, or clean. It can apply to objects, people, scenes, or even sounds (きれいな声).
- すっきり: An adverb (often with する) describing a refreshed, clear, or neat state. Can apply to feelings, appearance, or problem resolution.
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