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A1 Adverb, と-adverb

きりりstiff and slackless, tense without any looseness, cling tightly, pulled or stretched as far as possible, creaking of a door or oar

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    1. Adverb, と-adverb

      1. 1.

        stiff and slackless, tense without any looseness

        Onomatopoeic or mimetic word,

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      2. 2.

        cling tightly, pulled or stretched as far as possible

      3. 3.

        creaking of a door or oar

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    きりり

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      キツネはきりりとした顔立(かおだ)ちをしている。

      Foxes have sharp facial features.

      • N1

      きりり口元(くちもと)(むす)んでいる(はは)(おこ)っているようです。

      My mother, who has her mouth tightly shut, seems to be angry.

      • N1

      勉強(べんきょう)のやる()()すためにハチマキをきりり()めました。

      In order to bring out the motivation to study, I tied my headband tightly.

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      ()()きりり()けるやいなや、(せみ)(いえ)(なか)(はい)ってきました。

      As soon as I quickly slid open the door, a cicada flew into the house.

      • N1

      着物(きもの)(おび)きりり()めたとあって、さっきからお(なか)(くる)しいのです。

      Having tightly fastened the obi of my kimono, my stomach has been feeling uncomfortable for a while.

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