Japanese symbol for “tightly”
ぴったり
ぴったり
Romaji: pittari
tightly; closely
In Japanese, tightly is ぴったり (pittari).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- adv, adv-to, vs tightly; closely
- adv, adv-to, vs exactly; precisely
- adv, adv-to, vs suddenly (stopping)
- adj-na, adv, adv-to perfectly (suited); ideally
Written forms: —. Readings: ぴったり、ピッタリ、ぴたり、ピタリ.
Other Japanese words for “tightly”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| ぎゅっと | ぎゅっと gyutto | tightly (hold, squeeze, etc.); firmly; forcefully (e.g. push) |
| ぎっしり | ぎっしり gisshiri | tightly (packed); densely; closely |
| 確り | しっかり shikkari | tightly (holding on); firmly; securely |
| ぴたっと | ぴたっと pitatto | tightly; closely |
| びっしり | びっしり bisshiri | closely (packed, lined up, etc.); tightly; densely |
See also: Chinese symbol for “tightly”.
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