Vocab Info

N1 Adverb, Adverb taking the 'to' Particle, Na-adjective (keiyodoshi), No-adjective

ぎゅうぎゅうpacking in tightly, creaking leather, door, etc.

    Dictionary Definition

    1. Adverb, Adverb taking the 'to' Particle

      1.

      creaking, squeaking

      Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
    2. Adverb, Adverb taking the 'to' Particle, Na-adjective (keiyodoshi)

      2.

      packing in tightly, cramming, squeezing

      Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
    3. Adverb, Adverb taking the 'to' Particle

      3.

      hard (pressing, tying, twisting, etc.), tightly, with force

      Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
    4. Adverb, Na-adjective (keiyodoshi), No-adjective

      4.

      going hard (on someone), tormenting (e.g. with questions)

      Onomatopoeic or mimetic word

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    ぎゅうぎゅう

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    Examples

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      フェスの会場(かいじょう)観客(かんきゃく)ぎゅうぎゅうだ。

      The festival venue is packed tightly with spectators. {packing in tightly, creaking leather, door, etc.}

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      着物(きもの)(おび)ぎゅうぎゅう()められたので(くる)しいです。

      The kimono belt is packed in tightly around me, so it's uncomfortable. {packing in tightly, creaking leather, door, etc.}

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      スーツケースにぎゅうぎゅう荷物(にもつ)()めたら重量(じゅうりょう)オーバーになった。

      When I packed my suitcase tightly with luggage, it became overweight. {packing in tightly, creaking leather, door, etc.}

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      受験(じゅけん)のために勉強(べんきょう)をしまくって(あたま)知識(ちしき)ぎゅうぎゅう()()んでいます。

      I am cramming my head full of knowledge by studying non-stop for the exam, packing it in tightly. {packing in tightly, creaking leather, door, etc.}

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      (ひと)(ごと):「(ぼく)馬鹿(ばか)にしてきた(ひと)たちに仕返(しかえ)ししてぎゅうぎゅう()わせてやる!」

      Monologue: "I'll make those who have mocked me pay and have them squealing like packed sardines!" {packing in tightly, creaking leather, door, etc.}

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