すっぽり

Also written ずっぽり, ずっぽし

Meanings

1. Adverb entirely; completely (esp. when being covered in something)
2. cleanly; snugly (esp. when something is inserted or removed)

Example sentences

• もやがロンドンの町をすっぽりと包んだ。
  The haze enveloped London.
• 町が一面すっぽり雪をかぶった。
  Snow completely covered the town.
• 美しい富士山の景色が見えるかと期待していたが、あいにくと雲がすっぽりと山を覆っていた。
  I was looking forward to seeing a scenic view of Mt. Fuji, but unfortunately it was completely hidden behind clouds.
• お酒を飲んだ後の記憶がすっぽりと抜けているんだよ。どうして俺の部屋に知らないおっさんが寝てるんだ？
  I have absolutely no clue what happened after I got drunk. Why is there some old dude sleeping in my room?

Common phrases

• すっぽり入る
• すっぽりと覆う
• すっぽり覆う
• すっぽり収まる

Word lists

• Onomatopoeia

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