Translation guide
Describes a place, schedule, or container that is extremely full, crowded, or tightly packed.
Describe a location or event that is extremely crowded with people.
Literally 'full of people'. Used for trains, buses, venues, etc. Often in the phrase 満員電車 (packed train).
電車が満員で乗れなかった。
The train was jam-packed and I couldn't get on.
A very common, casual way to say 'full of people'. Works for any crowded place.
会場は人でいっぱいだった。
The venue was jam-packed with people.
Refers to congestion or crowding, often used for traffic, stations, or tourist spots. Slightly more formal.
駅は大変混雑していた。
The station was extremely jam-packed.
Onomatopoeic word meaning tightly packed, often used for crowded trains or small spaces. Very casual.
電車がぎゅうぎゅうで動けなかった。
The train was so jam-packed I couldn't move.
Describe a schedule or day that is completely filled with activities or appointments.
Means 'schedule is tightly packed'. ぎっしり implies no gaps. Very natural for a busy day.
今日は予定がぎっしりだ。
My schedule is jam-packed today.
Casual expression using the loanword スケジュール and the onomatopoeia パンパン (bursting full).
今週はスケジュールがパンパンだ。
This week is jam-packed.
Literally 'full of plans'. Simple and clear.
来月はもう予定でいっぱいです。
Next month is already jam-packed.
Describe a box, bag, room, etc. that is completely full of objects.
The most versatile pattern. Replace ～ with the thing filling the space. Works for both physical and abstract fullness.
箱が本でいっぱいだ。
The box is jam-packed with books.
Adverb meaning tightly packed, with no wasted space. Often used with 詰まっている (packed).
スーツケースに服がぎっしり詰まっている。
The suitcase is jam-packed with clothes.
Literally 'full cup', but used for any container or space that is completely full. Slightly more formal.
駐車場は満杯だった。
The parking lot was jam-packed.