What does さっぱり mean?
さっぱり is a Japanese adverb meaning “refreshed” or “clean” in English. It can also be translated as “not at all (with negatives)” depending on context. It is written as さっぱり in hiragana, and sappari in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.
Example sentences
シャワーを浴びてさっぱりした。
I feel refreshed after a shower.
何を言っているのか、さっぱり分からない。
I haven't a clue what he's saying.