Japanese Onomatopoeia · 02 of 10
サクサク
Oss! Day 2. Tempura. Senbei. Fried chicken. They all have one sound.
サクサク
Means "crispy / crunchy."
Why this sound exists
サクサク comes from the actual sound of cutting through something thin and crispy. "サク" is the moment a knife or your teeth slice through. Light, clean, no resistance.
How to use it
Use it for: tempura, fried food, biscuits, fresh vegetables. A: この天ぷらサクサクやな！ B: 揚げたてやからな〜！ Eating ebi-fry? サクサク〜！