キーッ
also: キーッ · きいっ
Meanings
1
adverb taking the 'to' particle
with a screech; with a squeak; with a squeal
Mimetic adverb describing a high-pitched, sharp sound, such as tires screeching, a door squeaking, or an animal squealing. Used with と.
The car stopped with a screech.
The door opened with a squeak.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉がキーッと鳴るfor something to screech/squeal
The brakes screeched.
- 〈物〉がキーッと軋むfor something to squeak/creak sharply
The old door squeaked with a sharp screech.
- キーッと鳴くto squeal/shriek (of an animal)
The monkey shrieked with a high-pitched squeal.