Crisp in Japanese

Definition

Definition in EnglishFirm and fresh enough to snap or crunch pleasantly when bitten, especially of raw vegetables.

Definition in Japanese生の野菜などがみずみずしく、かむと心地よい音がするほど歯ごたえがある状態。

Example sentences

• 出(だ)す直前(ちょくぜん)までレタスは冷蔵庫(れいぞうこ)に入(い)れといて。シャキシャキしたまま出(だ)したいから。🔊

  Keep the lettuce in the fridge until service so it stays crisp.

• 昨日(きのう)のレタス、今日(きょう)のほどシャキシャキしてなかったよね。どこの店(みせ)で仕入(しい)れたの？🔊

  Yesterday's lettuce wasn't nearly as crisp as this batch; where did we get it?

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