Japanese symbol for “sharply”
くっきり
くっきり
Romaji: kukkiri
clearly (standing out); distinctly; sharply; boldly
In Japanese, sharply is くっきり (kukkiri).
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Meanings
- adv, adv-to, vs clearly (standing out); distinctly; sharply; boldly; in sharp relief
Written forms: —. Readings: くっきり、クッキリ.
Other Japanese words for “sharply”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 刺々 | とげとげ togetoge | sharply; harshly; stingingly |
| スカスカ | スカスカ sukasuka | (cutting) sharply; cleanly |
| ギンッ | ギンッ gin | sharply (glare, stare, etc.); piercingly; stinging |
| 急に | きゅうに kyuuni | sharply (of a slope, bend, etc.); steeply |
| がくり | がくり gakuri | suddenly (e.g. falling, weakening, etc.); sharply; with a jerk |
See also: Chinese symbol for “sharply”.
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