きっちり

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Common wordJLPTN1Freq.FrequencyTop 10,000

Meanings

adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle, noun or participle which takes 'suru'

exactly; precisely; on the dot

onomatopoeic or mimetic word

Used for exact amounts, times, or measurements, often with a nuance of strict accuracy.

電でん車しゃはきっちり9時じに出しゅっ発ぱつした。
The train departed exactly at 9 o'clock.

材ざい料りょうをきっちり計はかってください。

Please measure the ingredients precisely.

adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle, noun or participle which takes 'suru'

tightly; closely; perfectly fitting

onomatopoeic or mimetic word

Describes a snug fit, a tight seal, or something packed without gaps.

蓋ふたがきっちり閉しまらない。
The lid doesn't close tightly.
この靴くつはきっちり足あしに合あう。
These shoes fit my feet perfectly.

adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle, noun or participle which takes 'suru'

properly; without fail; thoroughly

onomatopoeic or mimetic word

Used for doing something completely, reliably, or as expected, often with a sense of diligence.

宿しゅく題だいをきっちりやってから遊あそびなさい。
Do your homework properly before you play.
彼かれは約やく束そくをきっちり守まもる人ひとだ。
He is a person who keeps his promises without fail.

Written forms

きっちりUsage85%
Standard kana spelling; no kanji form is used.
キッチリUsage15%
Katakana variant, often used for emphasis or in informal writing.

Similar words

きちんと
きちんと emphasizes neatness and orderliness, while きっちり emphasizes exactness and tightness. きっちり can also imply a stricter, more precise standard.
ぴったり
ぴったり focuses on a perfect match or fit, often with a softer, more intuitive feel. きっちり is more about strict, measurable exactness.

Etymology

Onomatopoeic/mimetic word; the exact derivation is uncertain, but it likely developed from the reduplicated sound-symbolic root きち (kichi) with a geminate consonant for emphasis.