No. 3,737 in Japanese
さらさら
"さらさら" means "smooth, silky, or flowing gently."
In a sentence
この川の水はさらさらと流れています。
The water of this river is flowing calmly.
さらさら is used to describe the gentle, smooth movement or flow of something, often water or wind.
彼女の髪はとてもさらさらで触りたい。
Her hair is so silky that I feel like touching it.
さらさら refers to the smooth and silky texture of someone's hair, emphasizing its pleasant touch and appearance.
乾いた砂はさらさらしている。
Dry sand feels fine and powdery.
さらさら is used to describe the dry, fine, and somewhat loose quality of particles, such as sand.
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