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Body & Health

しゃきっと

shakitto

Alert and refreshed, snapping awake

The feeling of suddenly becoming alert and refreshed — like after splashing cold water on your face or having strong coffee. Mind and body feel crisp.

💡After washing your face in the morning — 'I feel shakitto now, ready to start the day!'

Example

冷たい水で顔を洗ったらしゃきっとした。

Washing my face with cold water made me feel shakitto alert.

Quiz yourself

A strong coffee made me feel ___ and ready to work.

濃いコーヒーを飲んだら○○した。

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