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    3. きっちり

    きっちり

    きっちり

    exactly

    N1KMT3CoreAdverb, Verb, Particle, Noun, ParticipleCore ConceptsKana Vocab9 strokes

    きっちりキッチリ

    Adverb, Verb, Particle, Noun, Participle

    1.
    exactly, precisely, punctually, on the dot
    onomatopoeic or mimetic word
    2.
    closely, tightly, (fitting) perfectly
    onomatopoeic or mimetic word
    3.
    properly, without fail
    onomatopoeic or mimetic word

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    彼かれは時じ間かんをきっちり守まもる。

    He keeps time precisely.

    KMT3Daily Life
    この箱はこは蓋ふたがきっちり閉しまる。

    The lid of this box closes tightly.

    KMT3Home & HousingDaily Life
    彼かれはきっちりした性せい格かくで、計けい画かく通どおりに進すすめるのが好すきだ。

    He has a precise personality and likes to proceed according to plan.

    KMT4Core ConceptsEmotions & Psychology
    料りょう理りのレシピは材ざい料りょうをきっちり計はかることが大たい切せつだ。

    In cooking recipes, it's important to measure ingredients precisely.

    KMT4Food & DiningDaily Life
    彼かの女じょはいつも仕ご事ををきっちりこなすので、信しん頼らいされている。

    She is trusted because she always handles her work properly.

    KMT5Work & CareerEmotions & Psychology

    Kana that make up this word

    き
    ki
    っ
    small tsu
    ち
    chi
    り
    ri
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