きっかり
Meanings
1
Used for amounts, measurements, or numbers that match perfectly without any remainder or deviation.
See also: かっきり
Please cut this cake exactly in half.
The clock pointed to exactly 12 o'clock.
2
punctually; exactly on time
Emphasizes that something happens right at the scheduled time, without being early or late.
See also: かっきり
He appeared in the meeting room at exactly 9 o'clock.
Usage patterns
- 〈時〉きっかりに〈動詞〉to do something at exactly <time>
The meeting started at exactly 3 o'clock.
- きっかり〈数〉exactly a given amount or number
The bread weighed exactly 100 grams.