ぎっしり

ぎっしり · gisshiri · JLPT N2 · adverb

tightly

📦 Doubled っ slams the sound shut, like a jam-packed box: ぎっしり = no gaps left

Sound symbolism: the sokuon っ makes a hard stop, so the sound feels clamped shut. Use it for packed crowds, stuffed bags, and full schedules.

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