na-adjective, adverb taking the 'to' particle, noun
jam-packed; crammed; tightly packed
Describes a space or schedule that is completely full with no room to spare. Often used with ～だ or ～の.
今日の予定はきちきちだ。
Today's schedule is jam-packed.
電車がきちきちで身動きが取れなかった。
The train was so crammed I couldn't move.
na-adjective, adverb taking the 'to' particle, noun
grinding noise; creaking sound
Mimetic for a harsh, grating sound, like metal scraping or something being forced. Less common than the packed sense.
古い扉がきちきちと音を立てた。
The old door made a grinding noise.
na-adjective, adverb taking the 'to' particle, noun
Used for doing something with exactness, often in work or measurements. Can imply a meticulous, sometimes overly strict manner.
彼は寸法をきちきちに測る。
He measures the dimensions precisely.
きちきちにルールを守る必要はない。
You don't have to follow the rules to the letter.
noun
A specific insect species (Acrida cinerea). Rare, specialized term; the more common name is ショウリョウバッタ.
See also: ショウリョウバッタ
きちきちはショウリョウバッタの別名だ。
Kichikichi is another name for the Oriental longheaded locust.
Mimetic word; the exact origin is uncertain, but it likely imitates the sound of something being tightly packed or a grinding noise.