No. 2,315 in Japanese
きっちり
Precisely; neatly; properly; tightly.
In a sentence
彼は仕事をきっちり終わらせた。
He completed his work neatly and thoroughly.
Here, 'きっちり' emphasizes the precise and exact manner in which the work was finished, highlighting completeness.
ドアがきっちり閉まりました。
The door closed tightly and securely.
In this phrase, 'きっちり' indicates the door is properly closed, ensuring no gaps remain.
彼女は時間きっちりに到着した。
She arrived exactly on time.
The use of 'きっちり' here reflects punctuality, stressing precise adherence to the expected time.
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