びっしり
also: ぴっしり
Meanings
1
adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle
closely packed; tightly; densely
Describes things being packed tightly together with little or no space between them, such as a schedule, writing, or physical objects.
Today's schedule is packed tight.
The notebook is densely filled with writing.
2
adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle
thoroughly; sufficiently; without a break
Used for working or doing something continuously and thoroughly, often implying a full or intense effort.
I worked solidly from morning till night.
Usage patterns
- 〈場所〉に〈物〉がびっしり詰まるfor things to be packed tightly into a place
The bookshelf is packed tightly with books.
- びっしり〈動詞〉to do something thoroughly and without a break
I practice thoroughly and without a break every day.
- 予定がびっしりだto have a schedule packed full of things to do
My schedule this week is packed full, so I have no time to rest.
- 〈物〉にびっしり字を書くto write densely, filling a surface with tightly packed writing
I filled the notebook with densely packed writing.