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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
Dictionary Definition
Adverb, と-adverb
1.
stiff and slackless, tense without any looseness
Onomatopoeic or mimetic word,See Also:
2.
cling tightly, pulled or stretched as far as possible
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ちをしている。
Foxes have sharp facial features.
- N1
きりりと口元を結んでいる母は怒っているようです。
My mother, who has her mouth tightly shut, seems to be angry.
- N1
勉強のやる気を出すためにハチマキをきりりと締めました。
In order to bring out the motivation to study, I tied my headband tightly.
- N1
引き戸をきりりと開けるやいなや、蝉が家の中に入ってきました。
As soon as I quickly slid open the door, a cicada flew into the house.
- N1
着物の帯をきりりと締めたとあって、さっきからお腹が苦しいのです。
Having tightly fastened the obi of my kimono, my stomach has been feeling uncomfortable for a while.
- N1
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