Entry
すっくり
sukkuri
This word describes standing perfectly straight and upright, or completing an action entirely without leaving anything behind.
Meaning
Quick Meaning
すっくり (sukkuri) has two main usages. First, it describes a physical posture or state of standing perfectly straight and upright. Second, it indicates that an action or state has been completed entirely, thoroughly, and without anything remaining.
- standing upright
- completely done
Sense Map
Posture & Appearance
Standing perfectly straight and upright without bending.
すっくりと立ち上がる。
Degree & Completion
Doing something completely, thoroughly, or entirely.
借金をすっくり返す。
Usage Note
How to Use
すっくり（と） + verb
すっくり + verb
Functions similarly but without the particle 'to', making the connection to the verb slightly more direct.
How to Use
Common Phrases
すっくりと立つ
stand straight
すっくり立ち上がる
stand up straight
すっくり忘れる
completely forget
すっくり返す
repay completely
Nuance
Context Nuance
| Common Contexts | Nuance | Usage Note |
|---|---|---|
| Describing posture | neutral | Shows a tall, straight, and stable vertical posture, often of a person or a tree. |
| Describing completion | neutral | Emphasizes that absolutely nothing is left behind; the action is thoroughly done. |
Similar Words
Comparison Table
| Similar Words | When to Use | Not the Same as | Mini Example |
|---|---|---|---|
すっくと すっくと / similar | When describing a person suddenly standing up tall and straight. | Focuses more exclusively on the sudden, vertical movement of standing up. | すっくと立ち上がる。 |
すっかり すっかり / similar | When describing something being completely finished, gone, or changed. | More common for everyday completion (e.g., completely forgotten, completely eaten). | すっかり忘れた。 |
すっきり すっきり / similar | When feeling refreshed or looking uncluttered. | Does not relate to physical upright posture or completion of a task. | 気分がすっきりする。 |
Usage Note
Common Mistakes
Confusing it with すっきり (sukkiri).
すっきり means feeling refreshed or looking uncluttered, while すっくり means standing straight or being completely finished.
Using it for horizontal straightness.
すっくり is used for vertical uprightness (like a tree or person), not for straight horizontal lines.
Examples
Examples
彼はすっくりと立ち上がった。
かれはすっくりとたちあがった。
He stood up perfectly straight.
VisualIndicates an upright posture.
杉の木がすっくりと立っている。
すぎのきがすっくりとたっている。
The cedar trees are standing straight and tall.
VisualUsed for tall plants or buildings.
嫌なことはすっくり忘れたい。
いやなことはすっくりわすれたい。
I want to completely forget about the bad things.
FigurativeIndicates completing an action without any remnants.
借りていたお金をすっくり返した。
かりていたおかねをすっくりかえした。
I completely repaid the money I borrowed.
LiteralMeans returning everything entirely.
彼女は和服を着てすっくりと立っていた。
かのじょはわふくをきてすっくりとたっていた。
She stood perfectly upright wearing Japanese clothing.
VisualHighlights the beauty of a straight posture.
Similar Words
すっくと
sukkuto
Describes the swift, firm action of standing up perfectly straight and tall. Used for a sudden motion of standing up straight.
すっかり
sukkari
Indicates that a state has changed 100% or that an action has been carried out with absolutely nothing left behind. More commonly used to indicate that something is completely finished.
すっきり
sukkiri
Feeling refreshed, relieved, or appearing neat and clean without any lingering clutter. Means feeling refreshed; often confused due to similar sound.
Questions
Can I use すっくり for objects?
Yes, it can describe tall trees or buildings standing straight.
Is it the same as すっかり?
They share the meaning of 'completely', but すっかり is much more common in everyday speech.
Does it imply a positive feeling?
It is generally neutral, describing the physical state or degree rather than emotion.
Source Details
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- 2832340
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- JMdict_english
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