Entry
バリッと
baritto
A word that describes the loud cracking or ripping sound of stiff materials, as well as a sharp and stylish way of dressing.
Meaning
Quick Meaning
This word primarily describes the loud cracking or tearing sound of stiff materials, such as thick paper or wood. Figuratively, it is used to describe someone dressed in a very neat, sharp, and stylish manner, often wearing stiff or well-ironed clothing like a suit.
- loud cracking or ripping sound
- sharp and stylish appearance
Sense Map
Cracking/Ripping Sound
Describes the loud sound made when stiff and hard objects like rice crackers, ice, or thick paper are broken or torn.
厚紙をバリッと破る
Sharp and stylish appearance
Describes a very neat, elegant, and stylish way of dressing, often with stiff or well-ironed clothes like a suit.
スーツをバリッと着こなす
Usage Note
How to Use
バリッと + verb (e.g., 破る, 割る, 着こなす)
Used to describe performing an action like breaking or tearing something stiff with a loud noise, or wearing something stylishly.
バリッとする
Used to describe something or someone that looks sharp, stylish, and well-put-together.
バリッとした + noun (e.g., 服, スーツ)
Modifies a noun to indicate it is sharp, crisp, and stylish, often applied to clothing.
How to Use
Common Phrases
バリッと破る
to tear with a loud rip
バリッと割る
to break with a loud crack
バリッと着こなす
to wear something stylishly and sharply
バリッとしたスーツ
a crisp and stylish suit
Nuance
Context Nuance
| Common Contexts | Nuance | Usage Note |
|---|---|---|
| Sounds of destruction/breaking | neutral | Used when thick paper, thin wood, or hard crackers break with a loud, forceful cracking noise. |
| Fashion and attire | positive | Carries a cool, impressive nuance when describing someone dressed in a well-fitted, sharp suit or stylish clothes. |
Similar Words
Comparison Table
| Similar Words | When to Use | Not the Same as | Mini Example |
|---|---|---|---|
ぱりっと ぱりっと / similar | Use for the sound of thinner, lighter, or crunchier things breaking, or for freshly washed, crisp clothes. | パリッと sounds lighter and crisper, while バリッと implies a thicker material or a stronger action, and a more distinctly 'dapper' or bold style. | シャツがパリッと乾く |
びりっと びりっと / similar | Use for the sound of tearing paper or cloth, or the sensation of a brief electric shock/static. | ビリッと focuses purely on ripping materials or shocks, and does not have the 'stylish appearance' meaning that バリッと has. | 紙をビリッと破る |
Usage Note
Common Mistakes
Confusing it with electric shocks.
バリッと is for cracking/ripping and sharp dressing. It is not used for electric shocks or static electricity (that is ビリッと).
Using it for soft foods.
バリッと is used for hard foods like rice crackers cracking loudly, not for soft or chewy foods.
Examples
Examples
彼は新しいスーツをバリッと着こなして、面接に向かった。
かれはあたらしいすーつをバリッときこなして、めんせつにむかった。
He wore his new suit looking sharp and stylish, and headed to the interview.
VisualDescribes a very sharp, well-put-together appearance.
分厚い封筒をバリッと破って開けた。
ぶあついふうとうをバリッとやぶってあけた。
I tore open the thick envelope with a loud rip.
LiteralShows the loud sound of thick paper being torn forcefully.
硬いせんべいをバリッと割って食べた。
かたいせんべいをバリッとわってたべた。
I cracked the hard rice cracker with a loud snap and ate it.
LiteralA classic example of breaking a stiff, hard food item.
ポスターを壁からバリッと剥がした。
ぽすたーをかべからバリッとはがした。
I ripped the poster off the wall with a loud sound.
LiteralEmphasizes the loud sound of a stiff, adhered material being forcefully removed.
いつもよりバリッとした服装でパーティーに参加した。
いつもよりバリッとしたふくそうでぱーてぃーにさんかした。
I attended the party in sharper and more stylish clothes than usual.
VisualDescribes the positive impression of well-maintained, sharp clothing.
Similar Words
パリッと
paritto
This word describes a crisp texture, a sharp cracking or tearing sound, or a stylish and dapper appearance. More often used for thinner things breaking, or the crispness of a freshly ironed shirt.
ビリッと
biritto
Describes the brief sound of paper or cloth tearing, or a sudden, momentary sensation like a mild electric shock. Used for the sound of paper tearing, or a sharp electric shock.
Questions
What is the difference between バリッと (baritto) and パリッと (paritto)?
Both can be used for sounds or crisp clothes. However, パリッと implies a lighter, thinner crispness (like a fresh cotton shirt or thin cracker), while バリッと implies a thicker, stronger snap, or a bolder, more dapper presence in fashion.
Can I use バリッと to describe a torn plastic bag?
It's not the best fit. Plastic bags are thin, so it's more natural to use ビリッと (biritto) for tearing thin materials.
What does 'バリッとしたスーツ' mean?
It means a suit that is impeccably tailored, sharply pressed, and gives the wearer a highly professional and stylish appearance.
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