ばりばり
bari-bari EverydayBusiness Casual to Semi-formal
Hardworking, crunching loudly
What does ばりばり mean?
Describes working energetically and efficiently, or the sound of tearing or crunching something hard.
The Image: A powerful, aggressive sound. For work, it implies high-speed productivity without stopping.
When to use it
- Crunching on ice or hard crackers
- Tearing thick cardboard
- Working through a stack of documents quickly
Translation Warning
In a business context, it's a compliment for someone very capable.
Avoid using when:
- For light, lazy work
- For soft sounds
Example Sentences
彼はバリバリ働いている。
He is working like a machine (very energetically).
Businessせんべいをバリバリ食べる。
Crunching loudly on rice crackers.
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