すがすがしい

すがすがしい · sugasugashii · JLPT N1 · i-adj

fresh; refreshing

🌬️ すが (sugu-, fresh) + すがし (sugashi, clean) = clean, fresh air that feels good to breathe in

Doubled 'suga-suga' stresses the feeling of freshness. Think of the 'sugasuga' sound as a brisk, crisp breeze over the skin.

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