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しゃばしゃば

shaba-shaba

Thin, watery, lacking substance

Describes something that is too watery and thin, lacking the expected thickness or richness. Often used for curry, soup, or sauces that are disappointingly runny.

💡Curry that turned out too watery — 'The curry is shaba-shaba today.'

Example

カレーが水っぽくてしゃばしゃばだ。

The curry is too watery and shaba-shaba.

Quiz yourself

The curry is too watery and ___.

カレーが水っぽくて○○だ。

waterythincurrysoupcooking
Intermediate