Entry
パリッと
paritto
This word describes a crisp texture, a sharp cracking or tearing sound, or a stylish and dapper appearance.
Meaning
Quick Meaning
パリッと (paritto) is an onomatopoeia that refers to a crisp, snappy texture (such as freshly fried food or a starched shirt), a sharp tearing or cracking sound, and figuratively, a very neat, stylish, or dapper appearance.
- Crisp texture
- Stylish appearance
- Tearing sound
Sense Map
Crisp texture
The firm, crisp texture of freshly fried foods or well-starched clothes.
春巻きがパリッと揚がる。
Stylish appearance
The state of being dressed very neatly, sharply, or elegantly.
パリッとしたスーツを着る。
Tearing sound
The sharp, light sound of thin materials like paper tearing or snapping.
紙をパリッと破る。
Usage Note
How to Use
パリッとする
Used as a verb to express that something has a crisp texture or a sharp, neat appearance.
パリッとした + noun
Modifies a noun to describe a neat, elegant, or crisp item (e.g., a shirt or a suit).
パリッと + verb
Acts as an adverb to describe an action that produces a sharp tearing sound or results in a crisp texture (e.g., frying).
How to Use
Common Phrases
パリッとしたスーツ
crisp suit
パリッと揚がる
fried crisply
パリッと破る
to tear crisply
パリッとしたシャツ
starched crisp shirt
Nuance
Context Nuance
| Common Contexts | Nuance | Usage Note |
|---|---|---|
| Food texture | positive | Used for thin, crisp foods like spring rolls or sausage casings that snap perfectly when bitten. |
| Clothing appearance | positive | Describes someone looking highly professional and stylish, often wearing freshly ironed or starched clothes. |
| Sound of thin objects | neutral | Describes the sharp but light sound of thin materials like paper being torn quickly. |
Similar Words
Comparison Table
| Similar Words | When to Use | Not the Same as | Mini Example |
|---|---|---|---|
ばりっと ばりっと / similar | Used for louder, thicker, or more forceful cracking or tearing sounds. | パリッと is lighter, thinner, and sharper, while バリッと implies more force and heavier material. | 段ボールをバリッと破る。 |
ぱりぱり ぱりぱり / similar | Used when describing a state of being very crispy or crunchy, often repeatedly (e.g., eating potato chips). | パリッと emphasizes a single crisp action or a neat appearance, whereas パリパリ emphasizes the ongoing texture or repeated sounds. | ポテトチップスをパリパリ食べる。 |
からっと からっと / similar | Used when emphasizing that fried food is light, dry, and not greasy. | パリッと focuses on the physical stiffness or crisp snap of the texture, while からっと focuses on the lack of oily heaviness. | 唐揚げがからっと揚がる。 |
Usage Note
Common Mistakes
Using it for thick or hard objects breaking.
It is specifically for thin, crisp items tearing or snapping (like paper or crackers). For thick, heavy items, use other words.
Using it to describe a clean or tidy room.
Although it means neat or sharp, it only applies to the physical appearance of clothing (like a suit or shirt), not the cleanliness of a room.
Examples
Examples
春巻きの皮がパリッと揚がった。
はるまきのかわがパリッとあがった。
The spring roll wrappers were fried to a crisp.
LiteralDescribes the perfectly crisp texture of fried food.
パリッとしたシャツを着て面接に向かった。
パリッとしたシャツをきてめんせつにむかった。
I headed to the interview wearing a crisp, starched shirt.
VisualRefers to a shirt that is stiff and neat after being ironed or starched.
彼はパリッとしたスーツ姿で現れた。
かれはパリッとしたスーツすがたであらわれた。
He appeared looking dapper in a sharp suit.
FigurativeUsed figuratively to compliment someone's stylish and sharp appearance.
包装紙をパリッと破る。
ほうそうしをパリッとやぶる。
Tearing the wrapping paper with a crisp sound.
LiteralDescribes the light sound of a thin material tearing.
ソーセージをかじると、皮がパリッと割れた。
ソーセージをかじると、かわがパリッとわれた。
When I bit into the sausage, the skin snapped with a crisp sound.
LiteralCombines the sound and feeling of a crisp texture snapping upon biting.
Similar Words
バリッと
baritto
Used for thicker materials and louder, more forceful tearing or cracking sounds.
パリパリ
paripari
Describes a crisp, crunchy texture or sound, as well as the stiff feel of brand-new bills or starched shirts. Emphasizes an ongoing crisp texture or repeated crunching sounds.
からっと
karatto
"Karatto" is an adverb describing weather or air that is refreshingly dry, food that is pleasantly cooked, or an attitude that is frank and clear. Used for fried food that is dry and completely free of heavy oiliness.
Questions
Can I use it for an attractive person in casual clothes?
Generally no. It specifically describes the sharpness and neatness of the clothes (like a suit or starched shirt), not just physical attractiveness.
What is the difference between this word and パリパリ?
It describes a single sharp action or an overall neat state, while パリパリ emphasizes a continuous, repetitive crunchy texture or sound.
Is it used for thick, hard things breaking?
No, it is used for thin, crisp items (like paper or crackers). For thick, heavy items breaking, other words are better.
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