No. 2,932 in Japanese
カリッ
A Japanese onomatopoeia describing a crisp or crunchy texture or sound.
In a sentence
このポテトチップスはカリッとしていてとても美味しいです。
These potato chips are crispy and very tasty.
The word 'カリッ' is used here to describe the crisp and crunchy texture of the potato chips.
外に出ると、雪がカリッと固まっている音が聞こえました。
As I stepped outside, I heard the sound of snow solidly crunching.
The word 'カリッ' is used here to represent the sharp, crisp auditory impression created by the solidified snow.
トーストはカリッと焦げ目がつくまで焼くのが好きです。
I like to toast bread until it is crispy and develops a browned crust.
Here, 'カリッ' is used to indicate the desired crispy texture of the toast after it is cooked.
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