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ぴったり

also: ぴたり · ぴったし

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Common wordJLPTN3Freq.FrequencyTop 5,000

Meanings

1

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

tightly; closely; snugly

onomatopoeic or mimetic word

Describes a close physical fit, such as clothes, lids, or objects pressed together without gaps. Often used with verbs like 合う, くっつく, or 閉まる.

この靴くつは私わたしの足あしにぴったりだ。
These shoes fit my feet perfectly.

蓋ふたをぴったり閉しめてください。

Please close the lid tightly.

2

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

exactly; precisely; right on

onomatopoeic or mimetic word

Used for precise agreement, matching numbers, times, or expectations. Common in phrases like ぴったり合う or ぴったり当てる.

時計とけいがぴったり12時じを指さしている。
The clock is pointing exactly to 12 o'clock.
彼かれの予よ想そうはぴったり当あたった。
His prediction was right on the mark.

3

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

suddenly (stopping); abruptly

onomatopoeic or mimetic word

Describes a sudden halt or cessation of movement, sound, or action. Often used with verbs like 止まる or やむ.

車くるまがぴったり止とまった。
The car stopped suddenly.
話はなし声ごえがぴったりやんだ。
The talking ceased abruptly.

4

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

perfectly suited; ideal; just right

onomatopoeic or mimetic word

Indicates that something is ideally matched to a person, situation, or requirement. Can be used as a na-adjective (ぴったりな).

この仕し事ごとは彼かれにぴったりだ。
This job is perfect for him.
彼かの女じょにぴったりなプレゼントを見みつけた。
I found a gift that is just right for her.

Written forms

ぴったりUsage61%
Standard hiragana spelling; the most common written form.
ピッタリUsage20%
Katakana variant, often used for emphasis or in informal writing.
ぴたりUsage12%
Alternate form with a slightly softer, less emphatic feel; common in literary or descriptive contexts.
ピタリUsage7%
Katakana variant of ぴたり.
ぴったしUsage1%
Colloquial variant; marked as colloquial.
ピッタシ
Katakana variant of the colloquial ぴったし.

Similar words

きっちり
きっちり emphasizes precision and exactness in measurements, schedules, or neatness, while ぴったり focuses on a perfect fit or match.
がっちり
がっちり implies a solid, sturdy, or tight grip or build, often with a sense of strength, whereas ぴったり is about a snug, precise fit without gaps.

Etymology

An onomatopoeic or mimetic word; the exact derivation is uncertain, but it likely imitates the sound or sensation of two things fitting together perfectly.