What’s “シャキシャキ Shaki-Shaki”? 🥗

"シャキシャキ" describes the sound and feeling when biting into "crunchy, fresh food" like lettuce, cabbage, or celery. 🥬 It’s both a sound and a texture!

🥢Example Sentences:

1️⃣ このサラダ、野菜がシャキシャキで美味しい！

kono sarada, yasai ga shaki-shaki de oishii!

(This salad is so good—the veggies are nice and crunchy!)

2️⃣ 新鮮なリンゴはシャキシャキしてる。

shinsen na ringo ha shaki-shaki shiteru.

(Fresh apples are crisp and crunchy.)

💡 Pro Tip: You can also use シャキシャキ to describe someone who’s energetic or brisk in their actions!

💬 Question Time:

👉 What’s a シャキシャキ food you like?

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