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What does きっぱり (kippari) mean?

きっぱり means flatly, decisively, clearly.

Quick facts
Readingきっぱり
Romajikippari
Part of speechadverb, suru verb
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N1
きっぱり
N1 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonkippari

flatly, decisively, clearly

  1. 1adverb · adv-to · suru verb clearly; plainly; distinctly

Example sentences

  • I like a firm, decisive attitude.

  • She flatly turned down the invitation.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

N5–N1 levels on this page are estimates based on the JLPT framework, drawn from community benchmarks. GoMe Nihongo is not affiliated with the Japan Foundation or JEES, which administer the JLPT.